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Executive Director Update
Wayne Ducheneaux II, our executive director, has announced his intention to step down from his role at NGC. Here’s a letter from Wayne explaining what’s… Read More
Wings with Wayne Season 2
We’re excited to announce the return of Wings with Wayne, the show where sovereignty gets spicy! In each episode, Wayne Ducheneaux II (Cheyenne River… Read More
NGC Receives Award from Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Native Governance Center is the recipient of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ 2023 Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative. MCN’s Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative… Read More
2022 Impact Report
We’re excited to announce the release of our 2022 Impact Report! View a summary on our reports page, or read the full report… Read More
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
Sovereignty under attack
If you follow current events in Indian Country, you’ve likely heard of Brackeen v. Haaland, the Supreme Court case… Read More
Our Sidequest with Dallas Goldtooth
In late April 2023, we tried something new: we went on a sidequest with our pal Dallas Goldtooth (FX’s Reservation… Read More
Caring for our Rez Pet Relatives through Governance
“Rez dogs are happy.” It’s one of the main messages we took away from attending the recent Humane Society of the United States… Read More
The Mni Sota Makoce Honor Tax
At Native Governance Center, we talk a lot about moving beyond optical allyship and taking meaningful action to support Native nations. But, what… Read More
The Mille Lacs Band’s recent legal victory
The Mille Lacs Reservation in northern Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota), home to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, shares geography with Mille Lacs… Read More