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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
How to Talk about Native Nations: A Guide
Using appropriate terminology to talk about Native nations shows respect for nations’ sovereignty. It also contributes toward Native narrative change. Because language is so important (and we’ve received so many great questions about it from our community over the years), we created this online guide. Read More