Become a #SpringSustainer. Help us make an impact. Spring is our busiest season: we're delivering governance workshops for Native nations, hitting the road for in-person trainings with our Rebuilders, releasing new videos and resource guides, and planning for the rest of the year with our goals in mind. In 2022, we're bringing Tribal-governance related programming […]
Interest in outdoor recreation surged during the COVID-19 pandemic; today, the number of Americans adventuring outdoors continues to grow. Unfortunately, the outdoor recreation industry and the mainstream conservation movement have historically excluded Indigenous people. Native nations are using their sovereignty in a big way to reclaim and reimagine outdoor recreation and tourism. Join us for […]
Concerns about the erosion of healthcare privacy are on the rise. Native nations and Native healthcare practitioners have long advocated for strengthening data sovereignty as a way to increase Indigenous health outcomes and protect sensitive health information. Join us virtually to hear from three Indigenous leaders from the healthcare field about what data sovereignty means to them and why it’s important.
When the going gets ruff, Rez dogs are truly sovereignty's best friend Join us for our 2022 Give to the Max Day campaign featuring our best friends - Rez dogs! Systems […]
For too long, many major institutions have excluded Indigenous people. Exclusion is harmful: it fuels invisibility, perpetuates negative stereotypes, and limits Indigenous communities' ability to thrive. Indigenous people are working to build visibility and power across all sectors. They're making their voices heard and pushing for Indigenous representation in leadership roles. Celebrate Native American Heritage […]
Join us for Native Fashion and Sovereignty to explore how authentic Native fashion contributes to Native narrative change. We'll share how you can support Native designers and artists, and we'll also examine how Native nations are using their sovereignty to protect Native designs while advancing economic development through fashion.
Native Governance Center staff are delivering a presentation, "So You've Written A Land Acknowledgment: Now What?", at the 2023 Forum on Workplace Inclusion conference in Minneapolis, MN. If you plan to attend the conference, we encourage you to join us for our presentation!
The Native Governance Center team is presenting on Beyond Land Acknowledgment at the MNACPA's spring 2023 conference. If you're at the conference, come check out our session!
Native Governance Center is bringing a cohort of Tribal finance changemakers to the 2023 Reservation Economic Summit as part of the Tribal Finance Pilot Program.
Native Governance Center staff are presenting on "How to Talk about Native Nations" at the 2023 MIEA Conference at Mystic Lake Event Center. If you're at the conference, we encourage you to join us for our presentation!
We're going on a sidequest with our pal Dallas Goldtooth (featured in FX's award-winning show, Reservation Dogs) to talk about sovereignty.
Native Governance Center is tabling at the MN Aurora FC's home opener on May 24, 2023: stop by and say hello to our team!
In our March 23rd, 2023 "Native Fashion and Sovereignty" event, you'll hear from four Indigenous women who are leaders in design and fashion. They'll explore how authentic Native fashion contributes to Native narrative change, how you can support Native designers and artists, and how Native nations are using their sovereignty to protect Native designs while advancing economic development through fashion.
You've probably noticed that some Native nations are more successful than others. But, have you ever stopped to truly consider why?
In this short video, we cover the basics of blood quantum to help you better understand its history and impacts on Native people and nations.