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Bringing the rebuilding movement to life
Here at Native Governance Center, we talk a lot about working to cultivate a Native nation rebuilding movement. We see this movement leading… Read More

What’s new in Mni Sota Makoce?
Our executive director shares his thoughts on what recent state-level changes mean for Indigenous people and nations, and provides action steps you can take to advocate for further improvements. Read More

Our New Values
Earlier this year, we redesigned our organizational values. (You can find them here.) We love how clear, concise,… Read More

Indigenous Wealth Building Resources
We held a virtual event on Indigenous wealth building, “Healing Our Future: Indigenous Wealth Building for Seven Generations,” in October 2021. These resources are based on our event content; we are grateful to our presenters for sharing their insight with us. Read More

Tribal Elections and Voting 101
Tribal elections rarely receive mainstream media attention, yet they have important implications for all of us. Having knowledge of how Native nations govern makes it easier to advocate for Tribal sovereignty and build relationships with Native people and nations. Read on for an introductory look at how Tribal elections work and why they matter. Read More

Beyond Land Acknowledgment: A Guide
It’s easy for land acknowledgments to become yet another form of optical allyship. Instead of spending time on a land acknowledgment statement, we recommend creating an action plan highlighting the concrete steps you plan to take to support Indigenous communities into the future. This guide can help. Read More

It’s Time to End Public Law 280
As part of a suite of harmful Termination-era legislation, the federal government passed what is known as Public Law 280 in 1953. Read on to learn why Public Law 280 is harmful and should be ended in all states. Read More

Indigenous Leaders in Governance
The Indigenous Leaders in Governance program, launched in early 2021, is specifically designed for elected Tribal leaders and offers a deep dive into traditional forms… Read More