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100 Years of Native Citizenship
National awareness of the collective power of Indigenous people is growing. As more Native people vote and run for public office, we are fully exercising our unique citizenship status. Native Governance Center is uplifting the significance of the Indian Citizenship Act, its impact on Native people, and the opportunities we have to come together in service of the next seven generations. Read More

Sovereignty Wins in Mni Sota Makoce
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the state’s 2023 legislative session “the most successful…certainly in many of our lifetimes and maybe in Minnesota history.”… 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

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

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

Indigenous representation: federal appointments
As we look toward the start of Native American Heritage Month in November, we’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of Indigenous… Read More

Sovereignty and Outdoor Spaces Resources
Interest in outdoor recreation surged during the COVID-19 pandemic; today, the number of Americans adventuring outdoors continues to grow. Unfortunately, the outdoor recreation industry and… Read More

Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: Bad facts make bad law
If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve likely seen mention of the Supreme Court of the United States’ rulings on several high-profile cases. Read More

Blood Quantum and Sovereignty Resources
Blood quantum is a complicated, controversial, and personal topic that has major implications for citizenship and belonging in Indian Country. The conversation around blood quantum… Read More