Construction In Indian Country

If you've recently visited the CIIC website for our 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference, you may have encountered some broken links or been directed to outdated pages. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Arizona State University is currently migrating the website from WordPress to Drupal. This transition is expected to take approximately 3–4 more weeks before we can fully update the site.

In the meantime, we've provided all the correct and current links below for your convenience.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this transition.

Pre-Conference Workshop: CON 101 & 102:
https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=882053&

Conference Attendee and Exhibitor Registration: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=881316&

Call for Session Proposals:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xf4LsQl4gqOgsErqJWv50-Q3_9tPl3C3dGqI4iryIDE/edit

Become a Conference Sponsor:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/23rd-annual-construction-in-indian-country-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1990128993392

Reserve your Discounted Hotel at Wild Horse Pass:
https://gilariverresorts-casinos-wildhorsepass.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=5150199

If you have any questions, please reach out to Shawna L. Begay-Cowdell, MFA, Ph.D. at [email protected] or call 480-727-3105.

Don't miss your opportunity to showcase your company at the Construction in Indian Country National Conference! Exhibitors are a vital part of this event, and exhibitor spaces sold out last year.

Space is limited, so secure your spot today. Plus, join us for the Exhibitor Networking Party on October 21, 2026, the evening before the conference, to build valuable connections and maximize your conference experience.

Reserve your space here: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=881316

Thank you for registering early:
Brown & Associates
Tribal First
Exerplay

A VERY special thank you to Brown & Associates Certified Inspection Service, Inc. for serving as a valued Jet Sponsor of the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference.

We are grateful for their support and partnership in helping make this year's conference a success.

Interested in supporting CIIC? We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to fit organizations of all sizes and goals. Choose the sponsorship level that aligns with your organization's objectives and become a sponsor today!

We look forward to partnering with you at the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference. Get your name out there and show your support for Construction in Indian Country.

Sponsor today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/23rd-annual-construction-in-indian-country-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1990128993392

Thank You, ABACUS!

A special thank you to ABACUS for serving as our Lanyard Sponsor for the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference.

We are grateful for their support in helping make this year's conference a success.

Interested in supporting CIIC? We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to fit organizations of all sizes and goals. Choose the sponsorship level that's right for you and become a sponsor today!

We look forward to partnering with you at the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference.

Sponsor today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/23rd-annual-construction-in-indian-country-annual-conference-2026-tickets-1990128993392

Will you be attending the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country Conference this October 22–23? Enhance your experience by joining our informative Pre-Conference Workshop on October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This workshop covers the fundamentals of construction projects and includes lunch for all participants. Conference attendees also receive 25% off the Pre-Conference Workshop registration.

We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Register today for Construction 101 and 102! https://specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=882053&

Today is Native Nonprofit Day. Did you know Construction in Indian Country is a non-profit organization?

CIIC was created with guidance from Dr. Peterson Zah, the Advisor to the Office of the President of Arizona State University for American Indian Affairs and a committee of individuals from Arizona and New Mexico tribes. Together, they came together to improve the quality of tribally sponsored construction projects and construction management practices on tribal lands.

The committee partnered with ASU's Del E. Webb School of Construction, a program dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service within the construction industry. Together, they recognized that construction reaches far beyond building, encompassing law, business, engineering, architecture, planning, and management.

CIIC thrives because of sponsorships and donations that help keep the organization going and we provide scholarships to tribal students studying construction management and construction engineering.

If you’re looking for a great cause to support today, consider donating and investing in the future of Native construction leadership. Thank you for considering CIIC!

🛌 Hotel rooms are now available for the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country Conference at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass!
💲 Save with discounted conference rates
📅 Limited availability
📍 Book early before rooms sell out!

🔗 https://gilariverresorts-casinos-wildhorsepass.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=5150199

📢 Call for Session Proposals: Construction in Indian Country 🏗️🪶

We are now accepting session proposals for the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference. We invite industry professionals, tribal leaders, project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and construction experts to share insights, best practices, innovative solutions, and success stories related to construction and infrastructure development in Tribal communities.

Connect, Collaborate, Construct: Elevating the Indigenous Construction Industry

Suggested Topics Include:
-Economic Development & Nation Building
-Residential and Tribal Housing
-Workforce Development, Capacity Building, & Business Growth for Indigenous Communities
-Tribal Leadership, Tribal Sovereignty, and Construction Governance
-Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Drones
-Cultural Preservation in Design Construction
-Infrastructure Gaps & Funding Opportunities
-Safety, Risk, & Compliance Innovation
-Legal, Insurance Trends, Tribal Law, & Governance
-Modular, Prefabrication, & Industrialized Construction
-Partnership, Collaboration Models, Community Engagement, & Trust Building
-Indigenous Led Sustainability, Land Ownership, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
-Navigating Federal, State, and Tribal Regulations

📅 Proposal Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026

Submit your session idea and speaker information for consideration. We welcome engaging presentations, panels, workshops, and case studies that support growth and innovation in Indian Country.

Visit https://ciic.construction.asu.edu/call-for-session-proposals/
for more information and the submission link.

For questions or additional information, please email: [email protected]

Excited to announce the 23rd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference, taking place October 23–24 at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona.

Connect, Collaborate, Construct: Elevating the Indigenous Construction Industry

This premier event brings together tribal leaders, construction professionals, government agencies, architects, engineers, and industry partners to discuss the future of construction and economic development in Indian Country. Attendees will gain valuable insights through expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions focused on infrastructure, housing, Indigenous-led sustainability, workforce development, and procurement opportunities.

Whether you are looking to build partnerships, learn about emerging trends, or expand your impact in tribal communities, this conference is a must-attend event.

📍 Wild Horse Pass – Chandler, AZ
📅 October 23–24
👉🏽 More information: https://ciic.construction.asu.edu/national-conference/

Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and help shape the future of construction in Indian Country.