Location
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392
15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392
Date & Time
April 7-9, 2026
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Join tribal housing staff, leadership, advocates, and partners from across the Northwest for the Northwest Indian Housing Association 2026 Spring Conference, held Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9, 2026. Registration is available for in-person or virtual (Zoom) attendance.
This year’s Spring Conference includes the NWIHA Members Business Meeting and Part II of NWIHA’s three-part Strategic Planning Training Series. Both housing staff and Board of Commissioners/Council members will benefit from this focused, timely program.
Conference sessions will cover:
The Strategic Planning Training portion of the conference will focus on Foundations in Strategic Planning: Processes, Models, Tools, and Resources. This session is designed for Board members, Executive Directors/Housing Directors, and management-level staff, and supports tribes in addressing the complex challenges of delivering affordable housing through effective, adaptable planning. This three-part training series will conclude in September 2026, building on lessons from the Winter and Spring Conferences.
On Tuesday evening, join us for the conference banquet, featuring dinner, door prizes, trivia, and the announcement of the 2026 Brook Kristovich Memorial Scholarship awardees. NWIHA is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and tax-deductible donations to the Scholarship Fund may be made at any time through our website.
We look forward to your participation.
Please click here to download an Outlook Calendar save the date meeting invitation to mark your calendar now.
Please click here to view NWIHA’s guidelines on photo and media use, privacy, and permissions at events.
This year’s Spring Conference includes the NWIHA Members Business Meeting and Part II of NWIHA’s three-part Strategic Planning Training Series. Both housing staff and Board of Commissioners/Council members will benefit from this focused, timely program.
Conference sessions will cover:
- *Federal legal and policy updates
- *Section 4 funding opportunities and strategies for use
- *HUD/Northwest ONAP updates
- *New NWIHA Executive Director Housing Certification Program
- *Member Roundtable discussion
The Strategic Planning Training portion of the conference will focus on Foundations in Strategic Planning: Processes, Models, Tools, and Resources. This session is designed for Board members, Executive Directors/Housing Directors, and management-level staff, and supports tribes in addressing the complex challenges of delivering affordable housing through effective, adaptable planning. This three-part training series will conclude in September 2026, building on lessons from the Winter and Spring Conferences.
On Tuesday evening, join us for the conference banquet, featuring dinner, door prizes, trivia, and the announcement of the 2026 Brook Kristovich Memorial Scholarship awardees. NWIHA is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and tax-deductible donations to the Scholarship Fund may be made at any time through our website.
We look forward to your participation.
Please click here to download an Outlook Calendar save the date meeting invitation to mark your calendar now.
Please click here to view NWIHA’s guidelines on photo and media use, privacy, and permissions at events.
Location
Clearwater Casino Resort
15347 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish, WA 98392
Zoom Support Also Available
15347 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish, WA 98392
Zoom Support Also Available
Date & Time
April 7th-9th, 2026
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Hotel Information
To reserve your room, just call the hotel at: (866-609-8700) and ask for the NWIHA2026SPRING Block Group Rate to receive discounted rates on reserved rooms.
You may also reserve your room entirely online by clicking the following link:
Use Group Code: NWIHA2026SPRING
Use Password: NWIHA2026
The Spring Conference will be held at Clearwater Casino Resort, a full-service waterfront resort located on the Kitsap Peninsula, just outside Poulsbo. The resort offers comfortable guest rooms with modern amenities, on-site dining options, meeting and conference facilities, a full-service spa, fitness center, and scenic views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
Clearwater Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Suquamish Tribe and provides a convenient, all-in-one lodging experience for conference attendees, with easy access to conference sessions, meals, and amenities without the need to travel off-site. Complimentary parking is available for hotel guests, and ferry access from the Seattle area makes the resort easily accessible for regional travelers.