Events for March 11, 2024 - October 8, 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.

NGC at MNACPA Spring Conference

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Liberal Arts Engagement Hub 120 Pillsbury Hall, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Native Governance Center team is presenting on Beyond Land Acknowledgment at the MNACPA's spring 2023 conference. If you're at the conference, come check out our session!

NGC at Reservation Economic Summit

Caesars Palace 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Native Governance Center is bringing a cohort of Tribal finance changemakers to the 2023 Reservation Economic Summit as part of the Tribal Finance Pilot Program.

NGC at MIEA

Mystic Lake Event Center 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States

Native Governance Center staff are presenting on "How to Talk about Native Nations" at the 2023 MIEA Conference at Mystic Lake Event Center. If you're at the conference, we encourage you to join us for our presentation!

Sovereignty Sidequest

Instagram Live

We're going on a sidequest with our pal Dallas Goldtooth (featured in FX's award-winning show, Reservation Dogs) to talk about sovereignty.

Minnesota Aurora FC Home Opener

Twin Cities Orthopedic Stadium 2600 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN, United States

Native Governance Center is tabling at the MN Aurora FC's home opener on May 24, 2023: stop by and say hello to our team!

Patagonia St. Paul Run and Film Night

Patagonia St. Paul 1648 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN, United States

Join us at Patagonia St. Paul's Run and Film Night on June 2! The evening will begin with a short run/walk and snacks from Pow Wow Grounds. Two films featuring Indigenous athletes will be screened, followed by Q&A with the directors and featured athletes. NGC will be tabling alongside other local organizations.

NCAI Mid-Year Convention

Mystic Lake Event Center 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States

Join us at the 2023 NCAI Mid-Year Convention at Mystic Lake Center: we'll be tabling in the marketplace. Come say hello!

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.

Event Resources

Tribal Finance Program Readiness Guide

Interested in learning more about Native Governance Center's Tribal Finance Program? This guide will help you asses your tribal finance program's capacity and preparedness, and prepare you to work with us.

Indigenous Knowledge and Two-Spirit Leadership Resource

This resource intends to educate people about the role of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer identities by highlighting the importance of their traditional roles, histories, current reclamation, and impacts across Indian Country.

Rebuilding Tribal Human Resources Explainer Video

In this explainer video, learn how Native nations can use Native Nation Rebuilding principles to strengthen their Tribal human resources systems.