Financial Management Practices Across Native Nations
Learn how strong financial practices empower Native nations, communities, and citizens.

Financial management practices in Native nations embodies the principles of sovereignty, sustainability, and resource stewardship. By adopting strong financial practices, communities can foster economic growth, offer culturally relevant services, protect traditional knowledge, and empower Tribal citizens.
Our Tribal Finance program worked with our partners at the Institute for Urban and Regional Infrastructure Finance at Humphrey School of Public Affairs to produce this research which “examines the influence of Indigenous cultures on financial management practices and outline Indigenous practices around leadership, governance, future-oriented planning, accountability, and stakeholder relationships.”
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