Resources
Native Governance Center creates accessible, introductory-level resources on a variety of topics related to sovereignty, governance, and nation rebuilding. We encourage you to browse, download, and share our resources with your networks! We regularly add new resources to this page, so don’t forget to check back in the future.
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Sovereignty and Outdoor Spaces Event Recording
Native nations are using their sovereignty to reclaim and reimagine outdoor recreation and tourism. Watch this recording of our June 2022 event to learn about Indigenous-designed outdoor recreation efforts and how non-Indigenous folks can recreate responsibly.
Tribal Civics: A Guide for Fostering Engagement
A Tribal civics initiative is a formal or informal learning opportunity for Tribal citizens to learn about their people’s history, cultural values and practices, traditional forms of governance, and current governmental structure and administration. This guide is for Indigenous youth, educators, knowledge keepers, grassroots and elected leaders; it’s for anyone who aspires to create and implement a Tribal civics engagement plan for their nation. This resource is available to download as a PDF.
Blood Quantum and Sovereignty: A Guide
Blood quantum is a complicated, controversial, and personal topic that has major implications for citizenship and belonging in Indian Country.
Blood Quantum and Sovereignty
What is blood quantum, and why is it controversial? Watch our event recording to learn more.
Beyond Land Acknowledgment Explainer Video
Instead of spending time on a land acknowledgment statement, try creating an action plan. Watch our video to learn how to create an action plan that’s specific, accurate, and impactful.
Indigenous Wealth Building Event Recording
What does an Indigenous approach to wealth look like? How can Indigenous wealth concepts help us heal our future? Watch our event recording to answer these questions and more.