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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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Partnering with Native Nations in a Good Way Guide

Are you interested in collaborating with Native nations but don't know where to start? Or, do you have an existing partnership and want to learn how to be a better relative?

Minnesota Native American Essential Understandings for Educators

The idea of creating a Minnesota essential understandings document was recommended in Restoring Our Place,…

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,…

Beyond Land Acknowledgment Action Planning Worksheet

This worksheet complements our Beyond Land Acknowledgment guide. We recommend reading our guide and…

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.