The 17th annual Native American Education Conference will be held in early August 2026 in Riverton, Wyo. Exact date to be announced.

The conference aims to assist teachers of tribal youth but is open to all as many sessions address issues beyond the classroom. It is not just for teachers nor tribal members. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about our Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone friends, and in learning best classroom practices and other activities that will help all students.

Workshops and presentations include:

  • Understanding Native American history and culture
  • Classroom techniques and lesson plans to enhance student achievement
  • Addressing students’ well-being
  • Inspiring youth leadership and empowerment

The conference also recognizes and honors the top Native American youth across the state with the annual Pacesetter Award.

Pacesetter Awards

  • Arapahoe Charter High School
    • Nyjah Behan 
    • Kenya Rhodes
  • Fort Washakie High School
    • Zydreus Friday
    • Lexi Redbear
  • Lander Valley High School
    • Precious Bowstring
    • Bekah Friday
  • Riverton High School
    • Suvannah Duran
    • Casey Young Chief
  • Rock Springs High School 
    • Clayton Kirk
    • Riley Kirk
  • Rocky Mountain High School
    • Johnny Yellowtail
  • Whiting High School
    • Nikki Hogan
  • Wind River High School
    • Jeffrey Strock
  • Wyoming Indian High School
    • Chloe Iron Cloud
    • Noah Red Willow