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🎉 The 2026 Native American 40 Under 40 Class is here! We’re proud to honor leaders making an impact across Indian Country. We’ll be highlighting each awardee leading up to RES 2026 (March 23–26, Las Vegas). 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4qKcqfm #40Under40 #RES2026

At #RES2026, the team behind the upcoming independent, sci-fi movie “The 7th” met with investors and others in Las Vegas last week. 🍿 Learn more from Indian Country Today about this exciting new film featuring acclaimed actor Gary Farmer ⬇️ bit.ly/4v5DB70

At the 2026 Reservation Economic Summit, Sam McCracken—former @Nike N7 founder and Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes citizen—launched a new Indigenous youth wellness initiative 🌱. Read more from @nativenews_net ➡️ bit.ly/4s89hpW #RES2026 #RisingTogether

At RES 2026, Colusa Indian Energy and Strata Expanse announced an AI and energy infrastructure campus on Tribal lands, advancing next-gen energy and digital development in Indian Country.⚡ #RES2026 #RisingTogether #TribalEnergy Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3QclhJu

⚡At #RES2026, @DOEIndianEnergy announced a $50M opportunity to advance tribal energy development across the U.S.! Thanks to Director Mahroum for once again joining us at RES. #RisingTogether #TribalEnergy #EnergyDominance From @tribalbiznews ⬇️ tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/energ…

Still thinking about RES 2026? We've got some pics from our last day to help you remember! 📸 Thanks to everyone who joined us in Las Vegas for an incredible week. You made this year’s summit a success. Until next year… ✨ #RES2026 #RisingTogether #WeMeanBusiness

Thank you for being a part of RES 2026! ✨ We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, shared their stories, and helped strengthen Native business and community. Mark your calendars for RES 2027 - March 8-11 at Caesar's Palace! #RES2026 #RisingTogether

RES 2026 was one for the books. As we wrap up the conference, we want to say Thank You to all the clients and connections that joined us in person. We could not do what we do without your partnerships and shared mission in improving operations for Tribal Nations. #RES2026

The Native American Agriculture Fund was proud to attend and sponsor the 2026 Reservation Economic Summit (RES). We’re grateful to be part of these conversations and look forward to the continued momentum ahead. #RES2026 @ncaied

Today, our work is carried forward by a full staff of women who lead the fight to protect Natice Cultural Sovereignty. We’re honored to see Shannon O’Loughlin, citizen of the Choctaw Nation, featured in The National Center’s “The New Matriarchs.”  #RES2026 #ncaied #NativeWomen

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. 💙 To all of our RES 2026 sponsors—thank you for standing with us, investing in our communities, and helping make this gathering so powerful. We couldn’t do this without you. #RES2026 #RisingTogether

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Happening now in the Sorrento room: Tribal economic policy briefing with The National Center’s policy team and other expert leaders. This is a special, 2-hour session so stop by and learn about our work in DC and what to expect in the months ahead. #RES2026 #RisingTogether

NEW🚨Today at the Reservation Economic Summit, we announced a $50M funding opportunity to advance affordable, reliable, & secure energy in Indian Country. Apply by 7/24/26. Learn about eligibility, acceptable project proposals, and more: energy.gov/articles/energ…

Thanks to @DOEIndianEnergy Director Eric Mahroum for joining us once again at #RES2026 - and for creating new energy funding opportunities for tribes! ⚡️ #RisingTogether

Last day of #RES2026!

Today at @NCAIED 2026 Reservation Economic Summit, NCAI President Macarro joined the stage once again to participate in the Rising Together with International Partners Panel. He was joined by key leaders in the international Indigenous space to outline key shared priorities.

Gimaamiikwenimigo to #LittleShell citizen Jordann Lankford for being recognized as an @ncaied 2026 Native American 40 Under 40 awardee!

At today’s #RES2026 panel, National Chief @chiefcindyafn joined Mark Macarro, President of the National Congress of American Indians (@NCAI1944), Erin Abrahamson, Chief of Staff at @NCAIED, Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council for an engaging discussion on Rising Together with International Partners. The conversation focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing economic reconciliation across borders. #NCAIED

“@AFN_Updates’ national chief says economic opportunity was a main factor for renewing its relationship with [@NCAI1944] this week in Las Vegas.” Coverage of the big things happening at #RES2026 from our friends in 🇨🇦! #RisingTogether cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7…

“With this agreement, we look forward to working alongside President Macarro today and the NCAI in unity, solidarity and friendship to realize the full potential our First Nations economy in North America." – AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Today, the AFN and NCAI renewed their shared commitment to unity, cooperation, and mutual support through a Declaration of Kinship and Cooperation among the Indigenous Peoples and Nations of North America at #RES2026. Read the joint press release: ow.ly/mzYb50Yyfjq. #NCAIED