Attorney Richard McGee will lead us through a comprehensive examination of Preference Law and Policy for Tribes, which covers the legal foundations, policy principles, and practical application of Tribal preference in employment, contracting, and economic development. Designed for Tribal leaders, Human Resources professionals, TERO personnel, attorneys, and Tribal enterprise managers, the course explores the legal authorities, landmark court decisions, and [...]

September 28–30, 2026Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi Join the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) as we proudly celebrate 30 years of Leadership, Culture, and Connection at our Annual Conference. This milestone event brings together Tribal HR professionals, leaders, and partners from across Indigenous Country for three days of learning, [...]

Tribal Management Professional (TMP) Certification The TMP certification is a three-day, in-person program that builds practical management skills in a culturally relevant context. The course includes modules on: Talent Acquisition Behavioral Interviewing Performance Evaluation Employee Engagement Leadership Development This is a hands-on program designed for current and emerging leaders at all levels, including HR and [...]

An exciting opportunity for NNAHRA Members and anyone working for tribal communities. We are proud to announce a partnership with Michele Justice of Personnel Security Consultants and NNAHRA. Personnel Security Consultants (PSC) specializes in training for Tribes and Tribal Organizations working to comply with federal suitability requirements, as well as those seeking to improve their [...]

Workplaces are pressure cookers that oftentimes bring out our best but can also generate anxiety and other unintended consequences that have a real impact on our colleagues.  When an employee's mental health generates a workplace challenge, tribal employers typically engage in a meaningful conversation to determine whether the employer can accommodate the employee's needs while [...]

Tribal self-determination is, in part, a tribe which defines its own goals, sets its own deadlines and plots its own path to achieve those goals.  Defining and executing a tribe’s goals is certainly within the purview of tribal leadership, but goal setting cannot be exclusively leadership’s role.  In their departments, managers should exercise the tribe’s [...]