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Northwest Conference on Resettlement

The 17th Annual Northwest Conference on Resettlement is Feb. 3-4, 2026 (Tuesday-Wednesday)
at JUMP in Boise.


We look forward to gathering, learning best practices from each other, and finding hope and inspiration through workshops, presentations, and conversations.

With the theme of Building Tomorrow Together, the event will provide space for connection, growth, and collaborating toward a brighter future.
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Registration

Registration is now full. Follow our newsletter for updates on future events. 

Schedule & Presenters

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  • Keynote: Atim Longa, Kansas Office for Refugees (pictured)
  • Opening Plenary Session:  The Community Resiliency Model: Practical Skills for Coping with Stress & Trauma
  • Closing Plenary Session:  Memory Bridging the Human Journey: Art, Storytelling, and Lived Experience
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PRESENTERS

Workshops

Participants will attend two workshops each day and can select from options in areas of Employment/Entrepreneurship, Program Enhancement, Skill Building, Trauma & Healing, and Youth Focus.
WORKSHOPS

Sponsor

We're so grateful for our community and business sponsors who make this event possible. If you would like to sponsor our 2026 conference, please complete the form below. For more information, please contact Holly Beech at [email protected]. 

Thank You 2026 Sponsors!

Foundations Sponsors - $2,500
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Uzima Health Services provides high-quality mental healthcare services to a diverse clientele. We strive to make a real difference in people’s lives treating them with respect, compassion, and dignity as we help them navigate life's challenges
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The City of Boise's mission is to create a city for everyone by embracing our community in the decision-making process; innovating and investing to protect our environment; and ensuring a thriving local economy that benefits all.
Empowerment Sponsor - $1,000
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Saint Alphonsus Health System is a Catholic, faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving the state of Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada communities
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The Northern Nevada International Center builds bridges of understanding and fosters global engagement through international exchanges, refugee resettlement and language access.
Bridges Sponsors - $600
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Chandra Upreti - Realtor at Silvercreek Realty in Twin Falls. Idaho has been home for Chandra since he resettled through the refugee program as a teenager. He now leads the local refugee resettlement agency.
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Glocal Community Partners is a nonprofit whose mission is to mobilize, train and connect volunteers with our New American neighbors in friendship. We have found that these friendships are not only important to the process of healing and integration, but they enrich the lives of those who have the privilege of getting involved.
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Agnew::Beck is multi-disciplinary team of planners, connectors, analysts, researchers, writers, historians, social workers, facilitators, designers, subject matter experts, and people with lived experiences
Community Sponsors - $300
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Primary Behavioral Health Services is an outpatient behavioral health agency serving our growing number of children, teens, and adults with one vision.  To embark on a path with our community and to ensure compassion, acceptance, respect, empowerment, and sincerity with each step we take together. 
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Central District Health is one of seven public health districts in the state of Idaho. ​With a vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities, CDH’s emphasis is on decreasing risk factors for chronic disease, improving quality of life and increasing the years of healthy life among residents.
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Economic Opportunity by Jannus (EO) empowers all Idahoans to realize economic mobility through individualized services and support. We work with individuals to become financially independent through one-on-one coaching, credit building, business development, and micro lending for business start-ups and expansion.
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Switchboard provides tools, learning opportunities, research, and technical assistance covering a range of topics related to the newcomer experience.
In-Kind Support
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Photography discount from T. Charlz Photography
Printing services from HP

2024 Photo Gallery

Photos by Eric Straubhar of Stroobs Creative
2024 AWARDS

Contact

​If you have any questions about the conference or IOR events, please contact our Events and Partnerships Manager Elizabeth Norton at [email protected].

Idaho Office for refugees

Phone: 208.947.4296
Email: [email protected]

IOR is a program of JANNUS, inc.

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
    • Resettlement in Idaho
    • Resettlement Process
  • EVENTS
    • Calendar
    • World Refugee Day
    • Culinary Experiences
    • NW Conference on Resettlement
    • Idaho Appreciation Lunch
  • RESOURCES
    • Resettlement & Partner Agencies
    • Idaho Resource Guide
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Policy Guides
    • Know Your Rights
    • Youth Mentoring Program
    • English Language Center
    • Neighbors United
    • Transportation
    • Nutrition Programs
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Job Openings
    • Blog
    • Newsletter
    • Let's Connect
  • Refugee Speakers Bureau
  • Podcast