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Applications for Cohort 13 now open!

Are you an Indigenous changemaker looking to make a lasting impact on your nation? We're excited to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 13 of the Rebuilders program! Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Reflection: A Tool for Indigenizing the Future

As we work to build an Indigenized future together, it’s important to consider the tools and strategies we’ll use on our journey. Reflection is an… Read More

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Native Nations Listening Tour Findings

Native Nations Listening Tour Findings Have you heard about our Native Nations Listening Tour (NNLT)? Our organization delivers on-the-ground programming that’s designed to meet Native… Read More

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Voluntary Land Taxes

Voluntary Land Taxes This is the second article in our Beyond Land Acknowledgment series. Read our thoughts on Indigenous land acknowledgment and why we created… Read More

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Beyond Land Acknowledgment Series

In fall 2019, we released an online guide to Indigenous land acknowledgment. Since then, we’ve received hundreds of inquiries from educators, city government officials,… Read More

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Our Predictions for 2021

Native nations have always been and will remain sovereign. They’ll continue to support and protect their citizens and their surrounding communities. We expect to see Native nations continue to exert their sovereignty in big ways in 2021. Read More