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.

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.

Indigenous People’s Weekend Basketball Expo

Harding High School 1540 6th St E, St. Paul, MN, United States

Join us during the Indigenous People’s Weekend Basketball Expo in St. Paul, MN! We’ll have a table set up during the event.

NGC at Owamni Falling Water Festival

Mill Ruins Park, Water Works and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park 102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Native Governance Center is tabling at the Owamni Falling Water Festival on Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend.

Rebuilding Native Nations Lunch and Learn: A Taste of Rebuilding

Zoom

Are you a Native leader looking to create change in your community? Do you want to better understand how strong Tribal governance structures can benefit your nation? Join us to learn about Native nation rebuilding and how the rebuilding principles can benefit you in your current role, your community, and your nation. This event is […]

Give to the Max Day 2023

Celebrate Give to the Max Day 2023 with us by supporting our "Where's Wayne" campaign! We've set a goal to raise $35,000 by November 16.

NGC at Lakota Nation Invitational

Barnett Arena 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd N., Rapid City, South Dakota

Our Tribal Governance Support Program Manager, Michaela, will be at the Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, SD on December 13th-16th.

Tribal Leaders Dinner

RedRossa Italian Grill 808 West Sioux Ave, Suite #200, Pierre, SD, United States

Join us for a Tribal leaders dinner coinciding with South Dakota's State Tribal Relations Day 2024!

NGC at NCAI Executive Winter Session

Westin Washington, DC Downtown 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Our Tribal Governance Support team will be attending the NCAI executive winter session from February 12-15, 2024. The event will take place at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown.

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.