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A Self-Assessment
We’ve outlined a few starting points for you to consider the impact of your actions on Indigenous people. We encourage you to revisit these questions and others throughout your journey to work in solidarity with Native nations. Read More
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, churches, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals seeking help on writing their own land acknowledgment statements. We expected that a few people might contact us, but we… Read More
Terminology Style Guide
This is a version of the style guide that Native Governance Center uses to guide our communications so we are respectful and consistent in talking about Native nations. Read More
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
2020: Our Top Sovereignty Highlights
Indigenous people stood strong in 2020, working to rebuild their nations and forging a path toward an Indigenized future. While the year challenged us, it also brought us several victories for Tribal sovereignty. We've identified our top highlights from the year that we're certain will have an impact on Indian Country long into the future. Read More
Building An Indigenized Future: Spirited Leadership Event Recording
For the third and final event in our fall 2020 series, Tipiziwin Tolman (Cohort 6 Rebuilder) and Grace Goldtooth (Lower Sioux Indian Community Vice President and Cohort 4 Rebuilder) discuss ways to Indigenize our future through spirited leadership. The event also includes an audience Q & A portion. … Read More
Building an Indigenized Future: Embracing Our Core Values Event Recording
Join Native Governance Center for the second event in our Building an Indigenized Future series. Regis Pecos and Rebuilder Cesar Alvarez explore how we can create an Indigenized future by embracing our core values. Read More
What is Tribal Sovereignty Explainer Video
Tribal sovereignty is a phrase you might have heard, but what does it really mean? In this video created by Native Governance Center and the Minnesota Humanities Center, you’ll learn about how Tribes exert their sovereignty to govern their citizens and why sovereignty matters. Original artwork by Marlena Myles. Voiceover… Read More
What Do Tribal Governments Do Explainer Video
What do Tribal governments do? In this video created by Native Governance Center and the Minnesota Humanities Center, you’ll learn about how Tribal governments are structured and the ways in which they serve both Native and non-Native people. Original artwork by Marlena Myles. Voiceover by Leah Lemm. Animation and video… Read More
Why Do Treaties Matter Explainer Video
Why do treaties matter? Treaties are living documents that are still important for both Native and non-Native people and nations today. In this video created by Native Governance Center and the Minnesota Humanities Center, you’ll learn about the treaty signing process, the types of rights that treaties affirm, and why… Read More