Events for September 27, 2023 - August 27, 2023

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.

Sponsor an Event

Our event sponsorship program offers businesses, nonprofits, and individuals the chance to meet their goals and partner with an Indigenous-led, community-focused organization. Our program will help you:

  • Increase visibility among your target audiences and/or new audiences.
  • Gain a customized, unique opportunity to promote your brand.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to giving back to the community, especially to BIPOC-led organizations.
  • Reach your potential customers through a channel/platform they trust.

Want to learn more about sponsorship? Visit our sponsorships page.

Niniijaanis Art Market

Flava Cafe 623 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, United States

Join us at the Niniijaanis Art Market at Flava Cafe: we’ll be tabling in the Native-made marketplace and sharing information on our next cohort of Native Nation Rebuilders. Applications open soon. Come say Boozhoo, Háŋ, Hello!

Netroots Nation

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at Netroots Nation on July 15, 2023 for our session on Beyond Land Acknowledgment. Netroots is the nation's largest gathering of progressive activists.

Become a Rebuilder!

We’re excited to announce that applications for Rebuilders Cohort 13 are open now through October 2, 2023.

Rebuilders Photo Session

Jay Cooke State Park Jay Cooke Park Office, 780 MN-210, Carlton, MN, United States

We're organizing a photo session at Jay Cooke State Park (Carlton, MN) for Rebuilders from all cohorts! 

State Fair: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Dan Patch Park Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN, United States

Are you planning to attend the Minnesota State Fair this year? In between all of those cheese curds, midway rides, and pronto pups, stop by our booth on Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Fair!

UTTC Tribal Leaders Summit

Bismarck Event Center 315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND, United States

Our leadership development team is tabling at the United Tribes Technical College Tribal Leaders Summit. The Summit runs from September 5-7, 2023 at the Bismarck Event Center.

MCN Annual Conference

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United States

The NGC team is presenting at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' Annual Conference again this year! Stop by our breakout session, "How to Talk about Native Nations," to learn helpful tips for respectfully referring to Native people and nations.

TikTok and Sovereignty

Zoom

Hear from Indigenous content creators about their real-life experiences using TikTok to educate and activate about sovereignty.

Event Resources

Rebuilding Tribal Finance

In this explainer video, learn how Native nations can use Native Nation Rebuilding principles to…

Partnering with Native Nations in a Good Way Guide

Are you interested in collaborating with Native nations but don't know where to start? Or, do you have an existing partnership and want to learn how to be a better relative?

Partnering with Native Nations in a Good Way Recording

Are you interested in collaborating with Native nations but don't know where to start? Or, do you have an existing partnership and want to learn how to be a better relative?