Cultivating a Rebuilding Movement

We’re working to cultivate a Native nation rebuilding movement so that all Indigenous people can thrive on their own terms.

How can we help you?

We are a Native-led nonprofit dedicated to assisting Native nations in strengthening their governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty.

 

Our Programs

 

 

Leadership Development

We provide leadership development training for Indigenous changemakers through our Native Nation Rebuilders program.

 

Tribal Governance Support

We engage elected Tribal leaders, administrators, and citizens in strengthening their Tribal governance systems.

 

Community Engagement

We bring mission-driven, accessible, educational content to the broader community.

 

Tribal Finance

We support Native nations in building their financial leadership and capacity.

 

Our Impact

In 2025, we expanded our impact through Tribal finance, community engagement resources, and leadership development, among other focus areas. Here’s a sample of what we accomplished:

 

50 + 3

Over 50 community members from 3 Native nations took part in Candidate Forums moderated by NGC.

5,000+

Downloads on our Resources pages, a 40% increase over 2024.

17,142

Participation hours for 14 changemakers learning transformative leadership skills, adding to our network of over 200 Native Nation Rebuilders

Upcoming Events

NGC at MIEA

Native Governance Center program staff are tabling at the Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) annual conference. Stop by our booth to say hello! 

NGC Presenting at RES 2026

NGC will be at the Rising Together: RES 2026 conference in March. Visit our booth and attend our session on Financial Literacy in Tribal Communities. Using case studies from Native nations with successful financial literacy programs, we’ll share key strategies, challenges, and culturally grounded approaches to community financial education. We hope to see you there!

NGC will be at the Indian Land Tenure Foundation's first Native Land Conference in March. We hope to see you there!

Latest News

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Tribal Economic Development: Policy Priorities for the Federal Government

Native Governance Center, 17 Partner Native Organizations Release New Economic Policy Brief for the Trump Administration Brief Features 34 Consensus-Based Policy Priorities to Accelerate Economic… Read More

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Strategic Planning Request for Proposals Announcement

We are seeking RFPs for a partner to guide a comprehensive strategic planning and visioning process. Read More

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Support our Work

Over 250 grassroots changemakers are working to strengthen their communities using the tools and skills they acquired through the Native Nation Rebuilders program. Your donation helps expand that movement and also supports our work assisting sovereign Native nations in strengthening their governance systems.