Strengthening Alaska Tribal Governments
Trusted by AlaskaTribes. Built by Alaska Tribal Members.
Events
ATAA events are practitioner informed, grounded in Tribal governance, and focused on real solutions that can be applied immediately.
ATAA events are designed to strengthen Tribal administration through relevant training, peer exchange, and informed collaboration. Our convenings reflect the real responsibilities Tribal Administrators carry and the operational realities of Alaska Tribal governments.
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ATAA events prioritize:
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Practical knowledge that can be applied immediately
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Peer learning grounded in lived administrative experience
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Clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and governance
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Collaboration that strengthens community outcomes​
Native Village of Chuathbaluk 2024 Tribal Administrator of the Year Tracy Simeon
ATAA Annual Symposium
The Premier Gathering for Alaska Tribal Administrators
The ATAA Annual Symposium brings together Tribal Administrators, Tribal leaders, Tribal staff, and invited partners from across Alaska for focused learning and dialogue.
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Topics include:
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Tribal governance and administration
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Federal and state funding programs
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Financial management and compliance
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Workforce and leadership challenges
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Strategic planning and sustainability
Sessions are led by practitioners and experts with direct and deep experience supporting Tribal governments. The symposium is open to all Alaska Tribes. Membership is not required.
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Our Past Symposiums:
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2025 - Shaping Tomorrow: Unified Vision, Strategic Action
2024 - Collaboration for Strong and Resilient Communities
2023 - Tribal Leaders Developing Tribal Leaders
2019 - Unification in Tribal Wellness
2018 - Strengthening Delivery through Collaboration
2017 - Tribal Financial Strength and Stability
2016 - Sharing our Experiences
ATAA + ANVCA Joint Symposium
Aligning Governance and Community Development
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In partnership with the Alaska Native Village Corporation Association, ATAA co hosts a joint symposium that reflects the shared reality of Alaska communities.
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Tribal governments and village corporations serve different roles but support the same people. This symposium provides space for:
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Dialogue between Tribal Administrators and village corporation leaders
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Coordinated planning across governance and development
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Discussion of how grant funding and capital capacity can work together
The joint symposium strengthens understanding and coordination while respecting distinct authorities
Trainings, Work Sessions + Online Discussions
In-person work sessions to strengthen administration, governance, accounting and program management
Our Trainings + Work Sessions
QuickBooks for Alaska Tribes | Semi Annually
Tribal Administrator Intensive | Annually
Recurring ATAA Online Discussions
ATAA offers trainings throughout the year, including webinars, workshops, and peer discussions. Topics focus on governance, finance, compliance, program management, leadership, and emerging issues.
​ARTIC Listening Session | AFN
December 2025 | ZOOM
Tribal Broadband | Tribal Ready
December 2024 | ZOOM
ARPA, Sovereignty, PL 638 | Sonosky Law
September 2024 | ZOOM
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Who Attends
ATAA events are designed for:
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Tribal Administrators and assistant administrators
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Tribal program directors and managers
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Tribal staff involved in governance, finance, or operations
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Tribal leaders seeking administrative insight
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Invited partners participating in a non governing capacity
