NAFOA is excited to welcome Adrianne Chalepah, a multi-talented Native American artist and member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. Adrianne’s storytelling journey began in stand-up with 49 Laughs Comedy. She has performed across the country with her co-founded group Three Sisters Comedy and has gone on to act in Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls, and The Curse.
Adrianne is a 2021 Yes, And Laughter Lab finalist, an MFA holder, a public speaker, and a mother of four whose work blends humor with culturally informed storytelling. We’re thrilled to have her lead us through #NAFOA2026
Prices increase for on-site registration. Please note that on-site registration is not available for professionals; all professional registrations must be completed prior to the conference.
Conference App
Browse the full agenda, explore speaker bios, and download session presentations all in one place. Play in-app games for a chance to win prizes, and stay up to date with real-time conference news and announcements.
1. Download the Eventify App on your phone.
2. Search for NAFOA 44th Annual Conference
3. Enter the email address you used to register for the conference.
4. Enter the passcode given to you in your email inbox to access the app.
Win Prizes at #NAFOA2026
Play to win some great prizes at #NAFOA2026! Complete challenges in the app during the conference, and you could win an Amazon gift card and a Takelma Coffee Roasting Co. gift card. Owned by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Takelma Coffee Roasting Co. prides itself on the care and tradition that goes into each cup and uses only specialty-grade, sustainably sourced ingredients.
Board of Directors Election
NAFOA will hold elections during the conference to fill the positions of President and 2nd Vice President. The election will take place on Tuesday, April 28th, from 7:30 – 11:30 am. All registered and present at NAFOA’s 44th Annual Conference are entitled to cast an individual vote.
Member Tribe Voting
Each NAFOA Member Tribe is entitled to cast one weighted vote, worth 6 Individual votes, for each Board position up for election (this is referred to as a Member Tribe vote). For a Member Tribe to cast its weighted vote, they must be in attendance at the conference. NAFOA will have a list of the Member Tribe Representatives. Please email Jaycee Salling at jaycee@nafoa.org if someone else will cast the vote on behalf of your Tribe.
Nominations will be accepted until 2 pm on April 27th. Please see the Board Elections Guidelines and Nomination Form for more information.
Share Your Excitement on Social
Use our Social Media Toolkit to spread the word about your participation at the 44th Annual Conference and celebrate being part of the community. This toolkit includes:
- Custom Graphics for sponsors, speakers, and attendees.
- Sample Social Media Posts tailored to each group.
- Images to share on social media or embed on your website, blog, or email campaigns.
Thank You to our Silver Sponsors
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Contact Dustin VanWinkle, Director of Operations, at dustin@nafoa.org for
available sponsorship opportunities.
