Events for July 31 - April 2

Events

Attending an event is a great way to get involved with and learn more about Native Governance Center! We host a variety of events for different audiences throughout the year. Check out our events calendar below to learn more about and register for our upcoming events.

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NGC at Minnesota Indian Education Association Annual Conference

Mystic Lake Casino 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States

Native Governance Center will be presenting on “Honoring and Understanding Sovereignty in Education” at the Minnesota Indian Education Association’s Annual Conference. We will also have a booth there throughout the week. The conference will be held at the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN March 19th - 21st, 2025. 

Sacred Voices: Learning from Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit Leaders Webinar

Are you interested in learning more about supporting Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer relatives? Join us for our Sacred Voices: Learning from Indigiqueer & Two Spirit Leaders event! This webinar will explore the role of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer identities in Indian Country – their importance, history, and current realities. We’ll learn from leaders working across Turtle Island who are making […]

Indigenous Leaders in Governance: Foundations Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about the core Rebuilding Native Nations principles? Join our Indigenous Leaders in Governance: Foundations virtual workshop on April 2, 2025! Through real-life examples, workshop participants will see the Native Nation Rebuilding principles in action during this three-hour virtual event. The workshop will also feature opportunities to engage with other […]

NGC at Green Lands Blue Waters Conference

Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI

Native Governance Center staff will be facilitating two sessions at the Green Lands Blue Waters Conference! Join us on Monday, April 7, from 2:45 - 4:30 PM on the topic Developing Research Partnerships with Indigenous Partners and Native Nations. We will also lead a keynote presentation on Tuesday, April 8, from 1:15 - 2:30 PM.

NGC at Marketing Matters Conference

Native Governance Center staff will be attending the Marketing Matters Conference in Eagan, MN on Wednesday, May 14! While there, we will be facilitating a session on the topic Building Bridges - How to Talk About Native Nations in Your Co-op from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. 

NGC at American Indian Day on the Hill

75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, MN 55155-1601, United States 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United States

Native Governance Center (NGC) will be joining local Minnesota leaders and community members for American Indian Day on the Hill on May 19! NGC Executive Director Amber Annis, PhD will speak at the event, and our staff will be hosting a table throughout. Be sure to stop in and say hi!

Tribal Finance Essentials

This crash course in Tribal Finance Essentials will cover five key financial governance areas that newly elected leaders need to know. These key financial governance areas will help you to make more informed decisions and communicate those decisions with interested parties, such as Tribal membership and financial institutions. Register today! Event Schedule 12:00 PM: Welcome […]

NGC at WEWIN

Gila River Wild Horse Pass Casino Resort 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Native Governance Center will be attending the WEWIN Conference in July. Throughout the week, NGC will have a table with information about our programming, some swag, and a giveaway; plus we'll also be leading a session. Stop by our table to say han, boozhoo, hi!

Resources

Tribal Finance Essentials Workshop Recording – Policies & Procedures

This Tribal Finance Essentials workshop was recorded in June 2025 and covered 5 key financial…

Tribal Finance Essentials Workshop Recording – Financial Reports

This Tribal Finance Essentials workshop was recorded in June 2025 and covered 5 key financial…

Tribal Finance Essentials Workshop Recording – Communication

This Tribal Finance Essentials workshop was recorded in June 2025 and covered 5 key financial…