We invite organizations, partners, and community members to submit upcoming events, workshops, trainings, and gatherings that align with our mission and community values. Approved submissions will be added to the calendar.
📅 September 20–22, 2026
📍 Santa Fe, New Mexico
Vernelle Chase, Interim Executive Director of Native Women Lead, will participate as a panelist in “Developing the Next Chapter of Tribal Economies.”
📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Berna Facio Professional Development Center
3315 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Native Women Lead will participate as an exhibitor, connecting with students and families around entrepreneurship, leadership, and community resources.
📅 September 27–28, 2026
📍 Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
Native Women Lead will participate in the summit and Resource Roundtable, connecting attendees with funding, resources, and support for Native women entrepreneurs.
📅 October 11–12, 2026
Upcoming Native Women Lead programming supporting financial education, connection, and Native women entrepreneurs.
Dates:
September 27–28, 2026
Location:
Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
Moenkopi, Arizona
Native Women Lead is excited to participate in the 3rd Annual Hopi Economic Summit, September 27–28, 2026, in Moenkopi, Arizona.
The Summit provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs, organizations, community members, and economic-development leaders to connect around resources and opportunities supporting Native businesses and communities.
Visit Native Women Lead during the Summit to learn more about funding, resources, entrepreneurship, community opportunities, and support available to Native women entrepreneurs.
NWL will also participate in the Summit's resource-focused programming and connect with attendees throughout the event.
Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location:
Berna Facio Professional Development Center
3315 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Native Women Lead is excited to participate as an exhibitor at the APS Indian Education 2026 College & Career Connection Day.
This community event gives high school students and their families an opportunity to connect with higher education institutions, Tribal education programs, career professionals, and community organizations as they prepare for life after high school.
Stop by and connect with our team to learn more about:
Native entrepreneurship • Leadership • Community resources • Native Women Lead • Opportunities to stay connected
We look forward to meeting APS students and families!
Organizer:
APS Indian Education Department
Dates:
October 11–12, 2026
Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Native Women Lead is bringing Sisters in Finance to Oklahoma!
This program creates space for connection, learning, and conversations around financial empowerment while connecting participants with resources and community.
Additional program details and registration information will be announced soon.
CTA:
Coming Soon
Date:
September 11, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Native Women Lead is excited to connect with the community at Cotton Blossom Farms.
Visit the Native Women Lead table to learn more about our work supporting Native women entrepreneurs, discover upcoming opportunities and events, explore ways to get involved, and connect with our growing community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Native Women Lead at the NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Dates:
September 20–22, 2026
Location:
Buffalo Thunder, New Mexico
Native Women Lead is proud to participate in the NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference, taking place September 20–22, 2026.
The conference brings together leaders and professionals working across Tribal finance, economic development, business, and Native communities.
Native Women Lead will be represented at the conference, including Vernelle's participation in a September 22 panel, as we continue advancing conversations around access to capital, Native entrepreneurship, and stronger Tribal economies.
Visit Native Women Lead during the conference to learn more about our programs, resources, network, and work supporting Native women entrepreneurs.
Vernelle Chase
Interim Executive Director with Native Women Lead
Session:
Developing the Next Chapter of Tribal Economies
If you’re attending Indian Market this year, please stop by our table to meet the NWL team, connect, and learn more about resources and opportunities supporting Native women entrepreneurs.
📍Cathedral Park
📍Booth NP-02
We’re excited to connect with community and celebrate Native artists, entrepreneurs, and creativity throughout the weekend.
Drawing Monday, August 3, 2026
Native Women Lead is offering a $500 scholarship award for branded marketing materials to help elevate your business visibility and strengthen your brand presence.
How to Earn Entries
✓ Attend Transformation Thursdays
✓ Earn one entry for each session attended
✓ Final opportunity to earn an entry: Thursday, July 30
The scholarship recipient will be selected Monday, August 3, 2026.
Learn More: nativewomenlead.org/materialscholarship
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Shiprock, NM
Native Women Lead is coming to the Shiprock Flea Market!
Stop by our table to meet the NWL team, connect with us, discover resources and opportunities, and learn more about how Native Women Lead supports Native women entrepreneurs and our communities.
Come say hello, ask questions, explore resources, and share what would help us better support entrepreneurs in the community.
Where: Shiprock Flea Market — Shiprock, New Mexico
When: Saturday, August 1, 2026
No registration needed — stop by and see us!
Friday, July 31, 2026
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Join Native Women Lead and WESST for an evening of connection, conversation, and community with Native women entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the Four Corners region.
This Talking Circle offers a welcoming space to share experiences, build meaningful relationships, and discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping our businesses, leadership, and communities.
Location
WESST Farmington Office
5101 College Blvd., Suite 5060
Farmington, NM 87402
Located on the San Juan College campus in the Quality Center for Business (QCB) Building.
Room: 5017/5020
Light refreshments, including prepackaged snacks and water, will be provided.
Please note that childcare will not be available.
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Register Today: https://bit.ly/WTCJuly2026
We look forward to gathering with you in Farmington!
August 15–16, 2026 | Santa Fe, NM
Native Women Lead is heading to Santa Fe for the Southwest Indian Market!
If you're attending the market, come visit the NWL team at our table in Cathedral Park. Connect with us, learn more about Native Women Lead, and discover resources and opportunities supporting Native women entrepreneurs.
Dates: August 15–16, 2026
Location: Cathedral Park — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Booth: NP-02
Come visit our table — we'd love to connect with you!
July 30 — NORTH: Stewardship, Wisdom & Generational Wealth
July 23 — WEST: Truth, Readiness & Capacity
July 16 — SOUTH: Identity, Money Stories & Leadership
July 9 — EAST: Vision, Possibility & Receiving
Learn more about the Seedling Fund. Register here to receive a link to the virtual session.
Learn how to set meaningful goals with legacy in mind alongside Sage Mountain Flower, whose leadership and impact continue to inspire Indigenous women entrepreneurs to lead with purpose, vision, and community at the center.
Sage Mountainflower (Ohkay Owingeh, Taos Pueblo, Diné) is an Indigenous couture designer, beadwork artist, and owner of the Sage Mountainflower House of Fashion in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. Her work blends ancestral Pueblo traditions with contemporary fashion, creating collections rooted in storytelling, land, and cultural identity.
Join us for another inspiring Transformation Thursday featuring Addelina Lucero, owner of Dancing Butterfly Naturals.
This special “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Auntie Night Out” is also a cozy PJ party, so grab your comfiest pajamas and join us for an evening of connection, conversation, laughter, and community.
Addelina is a creative entrepreneur, herbalist, seed keeper, educator, and advocate for community connection. Through her work, she blends culture, wellness, creativity, and tradition while creating spaces that encourage authentic connection and joy.
Space is limited, so be sure to register soon to save your seat!
5:30 PM 7:00 PM Mountain Time
Sage Mountainflower (Ohkay Owingeh, Taos Pueblo, Diné) is an Indigenous couture designer, beadwork artist, and owner of the Sage Mountainflower House of Fashion in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. Her work blends ancestral Pueblo traditions with contemporary fashion, creating collections rooted in storytelling, land, and cultural identity.
Her designs have been featured at Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, SWAIA Native Fashion Week, and in Native Max Magazine. Sage’s acclaimed “Indigo Threads” collection transforms upcycled denim into couture inspired by the mesas and landscapes of the Southwest, with pieces currently exhibited at the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum through 2027.
An award-winning artist, Sage has received honors at the Heard Indian Fair & Market and SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. In addition to her design work, she produces fashion showcases that uplift Indigenous artists and amplify Native voices in contemporary fashion.
Time: May 28, 2026 11:00 AM Mountain Time
Shannon will share her Indigenous magic, creative journey, and artistic skills while teaching how to build a successful creative business beyond social media through authenticity, culture, and community connection.
Topic: Transformation Thursday- Shannon Trujillo
Time: May 21, 2026 11:00 AM Mountain Time
Eastern Shoshone architect, beadwork, and ledger artist blending structural design with cultural storytelling. She will share her creative journey, Indigenous artistry, and how she balances architecture, cultural memory, and entrepreneurship through her work.
Topic: Transformation Thursday- Joanne Brings Thunder
Time: May 20, 2026 11:00 AM Mountain Time
Tina Archuleta, founder of Itality: Tina will share her entrepreneurial journey and provide insight into creating a successful business pitch, building her business through storytelling, and perseverance. This is a hybrid event with limited capacity.
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