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 be sure to visit again.
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Untying Knots Podcast: Beyond Land Acknowledgment
In this Untying Knots podcast episode from January 2023, Jessica Glidden and Michaela Madrid speak with the Untying Knots team about moving beyond land acknowledgment.
Cultural Appropriation and Wellness Guide
From yoga to “smudge kits,” wellness is on trend right now. While wellness practices can help us to unwind and de-stress, they also raise major questions about cultural appropriation and theft from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities.
What is Native nation rebuilding?
The Native nation rebuilding framework helps Native nations thrive. In this video, we explain the framework and how to put it into action.
Wings with Wayne
Wings with Wayne: a show where Wayne Ducheneaux (Cheyenne River Lakota) visits with Indigenous changemakers from our region to explore what sovereignty means to them. Things get spicy.
Sovereignty and Outdoor Spaces Guide
All modern-day “public lands” are stolen Indigenous lands. Before you take your next outdoor adventure, educate yourself about the land you plan to visit and how to interact with the land respectfully.
Data Sovereignty Event Recording
In a post-Roe world, concerns about the erosion of healthcare privacy are on the rise. "Indigenous Data Sovereignty in a Post-Roe World" demonstrates how data sovereignty can be used as a way to increase Indigenous health outcomes and protect sensitive health information.