Cohort 14 Application Now Open! 🎉

The Native Nation Rebuilders program is a two-year, cohort-based leadership training experience for Indigenous changemakers at every stage in their journey. The goal of ​the program is to strengthen Native leadership and equip changemakers with Indigenized tools and frameworks they can use to help their nations.

The application for our next cohort is now open. Visit the Become a Rebuilder page to apply!

How can we help you?

Native Governance Center is 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 2022, we expanded our impact through Tribal governance support, community engagement resources, and leadership development, among other focus areas. Here’s a sample of what we accomplished:

65

Tribal leaders & staff from three Native nations received training on nation rebuilding, sovereignty, and governance through our Indigenous Leaders in Governance program.

59,000

Unique pageviews on our educational videos, guides, and other resources designed for the community

1,717

Participation hours for 17 changemakers learning transformative leadership skills, adding to our network of over 200 Native Nation Rebuilders

Upcoming Events

NGC at MCN & MCF Joint Annual Conference

Native Governance Center invites you to connect with us at the MCN and MCF’s 2024 Joint Conference. This event brings together nonprofit leaders,…

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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

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Belonging

For Tawnya Stewart cultivating a Native nation rebuilding movement looks like embracing a future where every Tribal citizen feels a sense of belonging. Read More

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