AVA Connect Joint Calls with Caminar Latino

In response to ongoing requests and conversations about meaningful Tribal engagements, AVA is excited to collaborate with Caminar Latino to co-host this two-part series during our scheduled monthly Connect Calls in January and February 2026. 

The sessions will be facilitated by Vicky Ybanez, Executive Director of Red Wind Consulting.

This series will focus on strengthening Tribal engagement and supporting Urban Native organizations in accessing and utilizing the STOP Culturally Specific Set-Aside.

Each session will provide practical guidance to help STOP Administrators build equitable, culturally grounded partnerships with Tribal Nations and Native-serving organizations. See attached flyer for more details.

Session Dates:

·  Part 1: Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET / Registration Link: https://caminarlatino-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/lEVQ502DSeeUk0jRdfKZiA#/registration

·  Part 2: Thursday, February 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET / Registration Link: https://caminarlatino-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W4oL2DQPQRWirqqTawsuhA#/registration

Topics covered across the series include:

• Strategies for meaningful Tribal engagement and collaboration
• Unique needs and challenges of Urban Native organizations
• Best practices for increasing access to STOP culturally specific set-aside funds
• Approaches for integrating Tribal and Native-serving organizations into STOP Implementation Planning and outreach efforts
• Capacity-building strategies and tools for effective partnerships

How to Join:

You may accept the calendar invitation, sent by Caminar Latino, to join via Zoom or you may choose to register for the sessions instead. Registration links are provided above. 

Please note: If registering, you must register for each session individually to receive the unique Zoom link for that date.

We hope you will join us for these important conversations!

Arlene