Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit
The Community Health Education and Resiliency Program (CHERP) at the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. (AAIHB), will host the fourth annual Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit, from October 6-7, 2026 at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe, NM. The summit will focus on innovative ways to support youth in Native communities with the underlying goal of reducing risks related to suicide and substance use.
The purpose of the summit is two-fold: 1) to educate adults who work with Native youth about programs, strategies, models, and frameworks that promote positive outcomes for youth; and 2) to build community and strengthen our networks for supporting each other in this work.
We will build upon the presentations and discussions from previous years while focusing on the ways that young people’s needs have shifted, and what tools, skills, and awareness caring adults need in order to support youth in today’s world.
Any adults who work with youth are welcome to attend including educators, administrators, coaches, after-school program staff, social workers, caregivers, and more.
SUMMIT VENUE
The 2026 Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit will take place at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-5555
https://www.hiltonbuffalothunder.com/
Lodging reservations can be made by calling 1-(505) 455-5555 or online. A group rate of $156 per night has been secured with the hotel. The room rate is not inclusive of applicable state and local taxes (which are subject to change), daily incidental rate ($50/day), or applicable service or hotel specific fees in effect at the Hotel at the time of the summit.
The deadline to make hotel reservations under the special rate is Monday, September 14, 2026. After that date, reservations can still be made at the regular hotel pricing.
SUMMIT AGENDA
The 2026 Reimagine Youth Wellness: A Caring Adults Summit agenda is forthcoming.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Written cancellations should be emailed to Shynoke Ortiz at sortiz@aaihb.org. Cancellation notifications are encouraged so that room can be made for individuals on the summit wait list. It is the responsibility of the individual to notify the hotel of reservation cancellations at least 48 hours before scheduled check-in date to avoid incurring any costs.
ACCESSIBILITY POLICY
CHERP strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
COVID-19 Policy
The Community Health Education and Resiliency Program is committed to providing a safe environment for participants of the summit. While not required, all participants are encouraged to be up-to-date on current COVID-19 vaccinations. All summit participants are encouraged to wear face masks at all summit activities at the Hilton Santa FeBuffalo Thunder.
Face masks and COVID-19 rapid tests will be available at the summit registration desk.
Questions
For any questions regarding the summit, please contact PIYL Program Coordinator Evie Tsinajinnie at etsinajinnie@aaihb.org.