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 2023, 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:
22 & 2
22 grassroots leaders from 2 Native nations took part in Tribal Civics programs
136,000+
Views on our Wings with Wayne season 2 videos
4,500
Participation hours for 22 changemakers learning transformative leadership skills, adding to our network of over 200 Native Nation Rebuilders
Latest News
100 Years of Native Citizenship
National awareness of the collective power of Indigenous people is growing. As more Native people vote and run for public office, we are fully exercising our unique citizenship status. Native Governance Center is uplifting the significance of the Indian Citizenship Act, its impact on Native people, and the opportunities we have to come together in service of the next seven generations. Read More
Applications Open for Cohort 14!
Indigenous-led and grounded in Indigenous values, the Rebuilders program develops skills around community engagement, movement building, wellness, and Indigenized governance practices. We equip participants with a Native nation rebuilding framework they can use to solve problems, strengthen their communities, and jumpstart their leadership journeys. Read More
Celebrating Native Women Leaders
For Give to the Max Day 2024, we are uplifting the relatives paving the path for the next seven generations. From politics to entertainment to education, Native women lead. Throughout the month, we will be uplifting a number of amazing Native women leaders including many who have participated in NGC’s Indigenous leadership-centered programs.
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