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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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!
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 […]
In the first session of our event series focused on positive partnerships across Native nations and communities, we’ll explore the relationship between higher education and the Native students, staff, and communities they serve.
In the second session of our event series on positive partnerships, we’ll focus on Native-led collaboration, reshaping health systems, and advancing community-driven wellness.
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!
Are you interested in being a better partner to Native nations and communities across NDN Country? This guide provides guidance on creating better partnerships within Indian Country by sharing steps to take towards meaningful action and offering tips for initiating relationships. When done well, these partnerships have a positive impact on NDN Country and beyond.
Could you be a Rebuilder? The Native Nation Rebuilders program is a two-year, cohort-based leadership…
This Tribal Finance Essentials workshop was recorded in June 2025 and covered 5 key financial…