2026 Tribal Wildfire
Resiliency Conference
Hosted by The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
Funding provided by Cal-Fire Tribal Wildfire Resiliency Grant
The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel is please to announce the 2026 Tribal Wildfire Resiliency Conference. This two day event will be centered around bridging the gap between Tribal Nations and Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Day 1 is by invitation only and will be held at the Ewinally Ecological Center and Cultural Preserve on the Santa Ysabel Reservation. Tribal leaders and traditional stewards will serve as panelists to express their concerns with interagency collaborations, discuss current federal and state policies affecting Tribes, and to assert their right to self-governance and sovereignty. Key areas of discussion may include policy consultation, funding barriers, limited waivers or sovereign immunity, capacity building, and success stories on interagency collaborations.
Day 2 will be open to the community and will be held at Harrah's Rincon Hotel and Casino in Southern California. Here agencies will address concerns raised by Tribal Leaders and professional from day 1 with break out sessions in the afternoon. Participants will gain valuable knowledge in the fields of Hazard Mitigation, Grants, Cultural Fire, CERT, Fire Policy in Indian Country and so much more.
REGISTRATION
NOW CLOSED
Harrah's Resort Southern California is a large, vibrant casino resort in Funner, CA (formerly Harrah's Rincon), featuring a 59,000-square-foot casino, three pools with a swim-up bar/lazy river, and diverse dining options like Hell's Kitchen. The property includes over 1,000 rooms/suites across three towers, a spa, and live entertainment venue.
Check out the Draft Agenda to get a tentative roadmap of the event, outlining discussion panels, breakout sessions, with times and locations.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Route from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harrah's Rincon
Sponsors
The vision of the Soboba Foundation can be seen through its mission statement, which is to provide financial assistance for educational and charitable activities that preserve the cultural heritage of the Soboba Band and support Native American and local community programs.
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We deliver transformative outcomes for our planet and its people through trusted partnerships and creative campaigns. We fiscally sponsor projects, design and implement programs and advocacy campaigns, and manage major strategic grantmaking initiatives.
Sycuan’s goals are to educate, build awareness, advance ideas and highlight the positive impact Sycuan and all Tribes have on the San Diego region and beyond via responsible governance, historical significance, business leadership and community outreach.
The Jamul Indian Village of California is one of 12 federally recognized tribes that make up the Kumeyaay Nation of Southern California. The Tribal Members of the Jamul Indian Village of California trace their roots 12,000 years back to a time of independence and self-sufficiency.
The Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA) is a multi-service non-profit corporation established in 1972 for a consortium of 25 federally recognized Indian tribes in Southern California. The primary mission of SCTCA is to serve the health, welfare, safety, education, cultural, economic and employment needs of its tribal members and descendants in the San Diego County urban areas.
We are dedicated to our community and to sharing our cultural traditions. We strive to help our people and care for our lands, to have a better life together, leading the way to a better future for ourselves and generations to come.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians gives back to the local community. Since opening its first casino in Palm Springs, the Tribe has contributed millions of dollars to local, civic and public service agencies, youth groups, healthcare organizations, schools, libraries, and food banks.
Agua Caliente prefers funding charitable organizations that provide services within the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation and the greater Coachella Valley. Applications for funding to non-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)3 classification preferred.
Panelists & Collaborators
CAL FIRE is a State agency responsible for protecting natural resources from fire on land designated by the State Board of Forestry as State Responsibility Area (SRA)
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is the state’s lead agency for emergency management, coordinating comprehensive responses to disasters, including wildfires, earthquakes, and floods.
We manage public lands in the form of national forests and grasslands, provide technical and financial assistance to state, private, and tribal forestry agencies and make up the largest forestry research organization in the world.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the USDA, provides voluntary, science-based technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and private landowners to conserve soil, water, and related natural resources.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is a regulated public utility providing energy service to 3.7 million people across a 4,100-square-mile service area in San Diego County and southern Orange County.
The San Diego County Fire (SDCF) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains volunteers in unincorporated areas to provide basic disaster response, promoting preparedness and supporting professional responders.
Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship (HIS) combines traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) with modern scientific methods and technology (like GIS mapping) to manage land, restore habitats, and reduce wildfire risks through prescribed burning. This approach emphasizes restoring environmental balance, fostering community engagement, and respecting indigenous sovereignty.
To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
Our mission is to accelerate community-driven, nature-based solutions to climate change by making sure local efforts get the resources, visibility, and support they need to succeed. We do this by investing in community and youth, amplifying stories of hope, and matching funders with shovel-ready projects that protect people and ecosystems now and for generations to come.
The Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) is a non-profit organization established in 1970 that provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to nine consortium tribes in San Diego County’s North County region. It operates two health centers—in Rincon and Santa Ysabel.
The Inter-Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation (ITLTRF), based in Valley Center, CA, strengthens disaster recovery, preparedness, and resilience on San Diego County tribal lands. Founded in 2008, it coordinates with tribal, federal, and state agencies to simplify access to aid, provide mutual assistance, and educate communities.
The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates regional disaster responses, alert systems, and preparedness efforts across all 18 cities and unincorporated areas.
Contact Us
Address
100 School House Canyon Road
Santa Ysabel CA, 92070
Contact
760-765-0845
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed