Location
Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound
20500 Old Hwy 99 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
Grand Mound
20500 Old Hwy 99 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
Date & Time
January 12-14, 2027
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 2027 Winter Conference, held Tuesday, January 12 through Thursday, January 14, 2027. Registration is available for in-person or virtual (Zoom) attendance.
Conference sessions will cover:
In addition to introductions to our attending Associate Members, door prizes, and a great meal, the Tuesday evening banquet will include our annual Brook Kristovich Memorial Scholarship Fund auction hosted by the inimitable auctioneer, Joe Diehl. Please remember to bring an item to put up for auction to those in attendance. 100% of the proceeds and donations from our auction will go toward our Brook Kristovich Memorial Scholarship Fund and be distributed to Tribal students who qualify! You may also make a tax-deductible donation at any time to our Scholarship Fund through our website (we are a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization).
Join NWIHA at our January Winter Conference for two days of practical Indian Housing Law training led by Dave Heisterkamp of Wagenlander & Heisterkamp LLC.
The training will explore the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), its implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1000, federal grant requirements under 2 CFR Part 200, and HUD notices and Office of Native American Programs guidance. Participants will examine how these requirements relate to Tribal laws, housing policies, and the daily operations of Tribal housing programs.
Topics include eligible families and activities, housing plans and reporting, rents, leases, collections and evictions, procurement, Indian preference, and homeownership. Group exercises, discussion, and question-and-answer sessions will help housing staff, commissioners, and Tribal leaders apply the material to their work.
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.
Conference sessions will cover:
- Federal and legal updates, particularly surrounding NAHASDA Modernization & Reauthorization
- NWIHA Native Housing Leadership Accelerator Updates
- Highlights from Members: Unleashing Tribal Energy Development projects
- Member Roundtable discussion
- HUD/Northwest ONAP updates
In addition to introductions to our attending Associate Members, door prizes, and a great meal, the Tuesday evening banquet will include our annual Brook Kristovich Memorial Scholarship Fund auction hosted by the inimitable auctioneer, Joe Diehl. Please remember to bring an item to put up for auction to those in attendance. 100% of the proceeds and donations from our auction will go toward our Brook Kristovich Memorial Scholarship Fund and be distributed to Tribal students who qualify! You may also make a tax-deductible donation at any time to our Scholarship Fund through our website (we are a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization).
January 13-14 Winter Conference Training: Indian Housing Law with Dave Heisterkamp
The training will explore the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), its implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1000, federal grant requirements under 2 CFR Part 200, and HUD notices and Office of Native American Programs guidance. Participants will examine how these requirements relate to Tribal laws, housing policies, and the daily operations of Tribal housing programs.
Topics include eligible families and activities, housing plans and reporting, rents, leases, collections and evictions, procurement, Indian preference, and homeownership. Group exercises, discussion, and question-and-answer sessions will help housing staff, commissioners, and Tribal leaders apply the material to their work.
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
Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound
20500 Old Hwy 99 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
Zoom Support Also Available
Grand Mound
20500 Old Hwy 99 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
Zoom Support Also Available
Date & Time
January 12-14, 2027
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Hotel Information
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
20500 Old Highway 99 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
For individual reservations, please call (800) 640-9653 or book online at www.greatwolf.com.
To receive the special nightly group room rate, select the Grand Mound location and use Block Code 2701NIHA. If booking by phone, identify yourself as attending the Northwest Indian Housing Association Winter Conference and provide the block code.
Rooms are available in the NWIHA conference block for Sunday, January 10, through Thursday, January 14, 2027. Reservations are open now and should be made before 5:00 PM PT, Monday, December 11, 2026 to be assured of the Group Rate.
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound offers spacious, lodge-style suites with comfortable sleeping accommodations, in-room mini refrigerators and coffee makers, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the lodge. With conference facilities, dining, and recreation in one location, the resort offers a convenient setting for learning, networking, and relaxing between conference activities. Explore the accommodations.
Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities and activities, including:
- an indoor water park maintained at a comfortable 84 degrees, with waterslides, pools, and water play areas; water park admission is included for registered overnight guests; on-site restaurants and casual dining options; complimentary daily family activities, including story time, arts and crafts, and dance parties; additional attractions such as MagiQuest, the Northern Lights Arcade, and Howl in One Glow Golf, available for an additional charge.
- Explore the resort and amenities.
Conveniently located off Interstate 5 at Exit 88, between Seattle and Portland, Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound provides easy access for attendees traveling throughout the Northwest. Its indoor amenities make it a welcoming destination for a January conference and for attendees bringing family members along. View directions and resort information.
Parking: The NWIHA group parking fee is $10.00 per car per day.
Cancellation policy: Cancel at least 72 hours before check-in to avoid the cancellation charge. Cancellations made within 72 hours of check-in will incur a charge equal to 100% of the first night’s room rate plus tax, charged to the credit card or deducted from the deposit, as applicable.
Please book within the NWIHA conference room block using Block Code 2701NIHA before the reservation deadline to receive the conference rate.
For additional information about the hotel and accommodations, visit the Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound website.