About Us
Values We Live By
HONOR SOVEREIGNTY: We honor the inherent sovereignty of every Native nation. We show respect for and learn from each nation’s unique history, culture, and insight.
PRACTICE HUMILITY: We recognize that we will not always know the answer. We embrace moments that humble us, seeking knowledge and wisdom to move forward.
BE A GOOD RELATIVE: Being good relatives is foundational for how we work. We build kinship through trust, mutual respect, and mindful listening.
CENTER INDIGENEITY: We embody and ground ourselves in Indigenous worldviews, uplifting Indigenous culture and practices across our work.
EMBRACE FUN, UNAPOLOGETICALLY! We balance the hard work of decolonization with the good medicine of laughter and fun.
Who We Are
Learn more about Native Governance Center, a Native-led nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, MN that supports Tribes in strengthening their sovereignty. We work at the intersection of leadership development and Tribal governance support.
Video produced in partnership with director/producer Missy Whiteman and TPT – Twin Cities PBS.
Award-Winning Work
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative recognizes organizations that actively engage audiences in anti-racism activities. NGC accepted the award at MCN’s Annual Conference in Duluth, MN in September 2023. We are humbled to receive this recognition and so grateful to our community for helping amplify our nomination during the voting round.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between outdated learnings and authentic Indigenous narratives, providing free educational resources to the public and creating fun, informational videos like our Wings with Wayne series.
Our award video features Wayne Ducheneaux II, Caleb Dogeagle, Jessica Intermill, and Lower Sioux Indian Community President Robert Larsen.
What is Sovereignty?
Sovereignty is the inherent right of Native nations to design and control their own future.