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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MCN Nonprofit Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative
Native Governance Center is the recipient of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' 2023 Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative.
Diversification of Tribal Revenue
Diversified revenue sources allow Native nations to effectively care for their people through social programming, economic development, and uplifting sovereignty. This resource highlights common ways Native nations are diversifying their revenue streams, and the benefits and challenges of each.
Legacies of Allotment and Indigenous Resistance
This guide is based in part on content from our June 2023 event,…
Land Rush to Land Back Recording
In our virtual event, "Land Rush to Land Back," we examine allotment's history and modern-day implications for Native nations. We also highlight ongoing Indigenous resistance and the strategies Native nations are using to fight back.
Beyond Land Acknowledgment Action Planning Worksheet
This worksheet complements our Beyond Land Acknowledgment guide. We recommend reading our guide and…
What is Indigenous governance?
Here at Native Governance Center, we talk a lot about governance. For starters, it’s in our name. And, we center our work on helping Native nations strengthen their governance systems. Why, specifically, are we so focused on governance? And, why is strong governance important?