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Events for March 28, 2024 - September 12, 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.

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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. 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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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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.

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.

Event Resources

Financial Management Practices Across Native Nations

Learn how strong financial practices empower Native nations, communities, and citizens.

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Advancing Native Organizing Guide

Native organizing empowers Native nations and communities to build relationships, uplift leaders, create solutions, and change systems to advance their sovereignty and self-determination. It’s essential that organizing respects and supports the sovereignty of Native nations.

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Dispelling Common Myths About Indian Country Guide

It is important to shift the narrative of Indian Country away from harmful stereotypes to positive images, recognition, and appreciation.

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