Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference

2026 Theme: Indigenous Research Matters: Building Ethical, Community-Engaged Indigenous Research Pathways and Practices
About this Event

The 2026 DRIC Conference is a gathering place for tribal leaders, researchers, students, policy practitioners and educators come together to imagine new possibilities for ethical, community-engaged indigenous research pathways and practices. Rooted in sovereignty and guided by community values, the conference highlights how innovation can strengthen governance, transform education and advance health equity across Indian Country.

This year's event is generously funded by the Arizona Biomedical Research Center of the Arizona Department of Health Services, and co-sponsored by ASU's American Indian Studies Program, the Center for Indian Education, the Labriola National American Indian Data Center and the Office of Tribal Nations Advancement and Indigenous Futures.