Events for September 3 - March 13

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

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  • 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.

Resources

Better Together: Partnering with NDN Country Guide

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.

What is a Rebuilder?

Could you be a Rebuilder? The Native Nation Rebuilders program is a two-year, cohort-based leadership…

Tribal Finance Essentials Workshop Recording – Policies & Procedures

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