The 2026 National Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Symposium is a free, three-day convening of Tribal leaders, health professionals, students, educators, administrators, policymakers, and partners committed to strengthening community-driven health systems in Tribal and rural communities.
The symposium will feature plenary sessions, breakout tracks, and interactive learning opportunities focused on:
- CHAP education pathways and workforce development
- Clinical supervision and provider readiness
- Regulatory infrastructure and state–tribal collaboration
- Funding, billing, and sustainability strategies
- Student mentorship and leadership development
- Community-driven models of care
Conference Tracks
Beginner: Designed for participants new to CHAP who want a clear understanding of what CHAP is, why it matters, and how it fits within tribal health systems.
Advanced: For participants building an implementation plan and learning the essential elements to launch CHAP in their tribe/area: partners, education pathways, regulatory foundations, funding, and initial operations.
Intermediate: Participants who have implemented CHAP or are on the cusp of integrating CHAP providers into clinical settings and need the operational systems for seamless integration: supervision, HR, billing, workflows, data, and compliance.
This conference is supported by funding from the Montana Health Foundation, the Arcora Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
This event is provided free of charge. There is no cost for registration.