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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What is Indigenous governance?
At NGC we center our work on helping Native nations strengthen their governance systems. Why are we so focused on governance? Why is strong governance important?
Native Fashion and Sovereignty
This event recording explores how authentic Native fashion contributes to Native narrative change, how you can support Native designers and artists, and how Native nations are using their sovereignty to protect Native designs while advancing economic development through fashion.
Blood Quantum Explainer Video
In this short video, we cover the basics of blood quantum to help you better understand its history and impacts on Native people and nations.
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.