A Constellation of Leaders: Celebrating 10 Years of Native Governance Center
2025-10-24 08:00 - 2025-10-25 15:00 (America/Chicago) | InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront, 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN, 55101, United States
We are A Constellation of Leaders
​​​​2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Native Governance Center’s founding. We’re celebrating our decade of life-changing programming, regional and national outreach, free-to-the-public educational offerings, and more.
In Indigenous star knowledge, the stars are our ancestors, our guides, and our teachers. They form constellations that reflect our sacred landscapes, our governance, and our way of life. Just as the stars are interconnected, so too are the leaders of Indian Country—shining brightly, guiding our people, and shaping the future together.
The event will convene Native leaders from across Mni Sota Makoce, North Dakota, and South Dakota, including past participants in our Leadership Development, Tribal Governance Support, and Tribal Finance programs. In addition to further fostering the friendships and networks that strengthen Indian Country, the celebration will feature talks where we will explore new trends and triumphs in the Native nation rebuilding movement.
Register today!

Online – Beyond Learning from Place: Featuring Native Governance Center
2025-11-13 12:30 - 15:00
Beyond Learning from Place: Action Planning and Engagement for Accomplices
Native Governance Center is proud to partner with the Minnesota Humanities Center to offer a Beyond Learning from Place online workshop designed to deepen understanding and inspire meaningful action.
This interactive session—Action Planning and Engagement for Accomplices—invites participants to move from awareness to action by building authentic, respectful relationships with Native Nations. Together, we’ll explore NGC’s action planning framework, a practical tool to help individuals and organizations create thoughtful next steps for engaging with Native communities.
Participants will learn how to prepare themselves and understand proper protocol before forming partnerships, while also gaining insights that can be applied to collaboration with other communities. Expect real-life examples, open discussion, and guidance in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.
Learning OutcomesParticipants will:

Learn how to approach partnerships with Native Nations through an informed, respectful lens
Develop personal or organizational action steps using NGC’s action planning framework.
Exchange ideas and inspiration with fellow learners to refine their plans.

Presenters:

Cree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe), Program Manager for Community Engagement
Jessica Glidden (Boise Forte Band of Chippewa), Program Manager for Leadership Development

Educators: K–12 teachers are eligible to receive 2.5 clock hours.
Learn more and register through the Minnesota Humanities Center →
