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Rise Up Northwest in Unity 2026

October 13 - 15, 2026 • Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino

Join us this fall for the 4th year of R.U.N. in Unity Convening and immerse yourself in the wisdom, hope, collective power, and knowledge on Salmon and Orca recovery, environmental justice, and Tribal sovereignty.

Registration is free but space is limited. Reserve your spot today.

Rise Up Northwest (R.U.N.) in Unity is a gathering of Tribal leaders, scientists, policy experts, anglers, youth leaders, and community members from across the region to learn, connect, and turn ideas into action for a thriving Northwest. 

Through expert-led conversations, we'll explore the challenges facing the region's water, wildlife, and communities. We'll learn from Indigenous leaders and Snake River users whose knowledge, experience, and connection to these ecosystems span generations. Most importantly, we'll come together to identify actionable solutions which can move us forward to a future where salmon, orca, rivers, and communities can thrive together. 

Under this year's theme, "Inspiring Action at the Speed of Trust," we will unite around the restoration and protection of our lands, waters, and precious life sources and relatives.

Join us! Everyone is welcome

Your Free Registration includes:

  • Access to all events

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee, and Snacks

  • Swag

Please note that lodging is not included with your free registration. Information on special hotel pricing below.

Hotel Information

📍Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino

Discount available through September 19!

Group Name: Annual R.U.N. in Unity Room Block

  • Group ID/Code: BKG816

  • Online Password: 84103930

Dates Available to Book: 10/12/26 - 10/16/26

Rate:  $126 + taxes & fees

Book by:9/12/2026

Call to book: 509-816-5209

October 13th Agenda

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October 14th Agenda

October 15th Agenda

Help us Gather

Your donation keeps registration free and ensures everyone who needs to be in the room can get there. Plus, we will list your name & organization in the program as a thank you.

Interested in becoming a sponsor, presenter, vendor, or volunteer? Email us at Info@ColumbiaSnakeRiver.com

Relive the Magic of R.U.N. 2025

qe’ciyew’yew’ (thank you) to the partners, speakers, attendees, volunteers, and staff who made the 2025 Rise Up Northwest in Unity Convening possible.

Watch the recap to experience highlights from this year’s convening and check out the R.U.N. in Unity 2025 full replays.

R.U.N. in Unity Convening 2025 Replay

Did you attend R.U.N. 2025? If you took photos and videos, and would like to share them with us email us your files at info@columbiasnakeriver.com

  • “What you all are doing there is organizing. You are taking power from other structures and putting it behind the sovereignty, the salmon, the orca, the Indigenous Peoples and figuring out how do we unite that voice into one to advance our common cause. That’s the movement. That’s where we are.”

    Amy Cordalis (Yurok), Executive Director of Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group

  • “As I was watching Nooksack Nation up here, I started to get emotional. I was just thinking about how at a certain point in history the goal was to erase Tribal Nations and yet here we are, having retained these traditions. We are so resilient. And knowing that, it seems impossible that we could lose our relative salmon.”

    Kayeloni Scott, Executive Director Columbia Snake River Campaign, Communications for the Nez Perce Tribe and American Rivers, R.U.N Organizer

Rise Up Northwest in Unity Convening 2024

qe’ciyew’yew’ (thank you) to all of our partners, speakers, attendees, volunteers, and staff for making Rise Up Northwest in Unity Convening (R.U.N.) 2024 such a success.

Together, we engaged in expert-led discussions on water and wildlife challenges impacting the Northwest, gained insights from Indigenous communities and Snake River users who have protected these ecosystems for generations, and collaborated on actionable strategies to create a sustainable and resilient future for the region. Watch the video to learn more about Rise Up Northwest in Unity Convening (R.U.N.).