By supporting Native Governance Center, you're helping shape the future of Native nations. Now, more than ever, our work is critical.
Learn how you can help us create educational opportunities, empower leaders, and protect our communities: zurl.co/DL6ee
Native Governance Center is dedicated to assisting Native nations in strengthening their governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty. Learn more about our work on our website at NativeGov.org!
Native organizing empowers Native nations and communities to build relationships, uplift leaders, create solutions, and change systems.
Check out NGC's Advancing Native Organizing guide for information on how you can get involved: zurl.co/Re9FU
Are you interested in learning more about the core Rebuilding Native Nations principles? Join our Indigenous Leaders in Governance: Foundations virtual workshop on April 2, 2025! Register today: bit.ly/41FOGhB
Now more than ever, it’s important for allies to get involved with Indian Country issues. We can all play a role in building a future that protects Native nations’ inherent sovereignty and rights. Explore our Community Engagement offerings: zurl.co/WrYxG
Thank you to @nativenews_net for uplifting Native Governance Center Executive Director Dr. Amber Annis (Cheyenne River Lakota)!
Learn more about Dr. Annis and her goals for Native Governance Center: zurl.co/d5t1w
Cohort 14 of the Native Nation Rebuilders program recently held its first in-person session at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino, which is owned by the Prairie Island Indian Community!
Learn more about the Native Nation Rebuilders program here: zurl.co/KzBF7
Last month, Native Governance Center’s Tribal Finance program held its third in-person convening for Cohort 2 in Minneapolis! We appreciate our partners and participants for making the event a success.
Learn more about our Tribal Finance program here: zurl.co/NRp9x
Today, Native Governance Center is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. We invite our relatives to take time to learn more about Dr. King’s work: zurl.co/Mdhcz
Native Governance Center will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2025 for winter break! We send warm wishes for restful and enjoyable holiday celebrations. Learn more about our work at NativeGov.org!
Native organizing empowers Native nations and communities to build relationships, create solutions, and change systems to advance their sovereignty and self-determination.
Check out our Advancing Native Organizing Guide for more information: zurl.co/0Qono
As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for supporting our work! We’re celebrating new beginnings and invite you to support our work in 2025.
Donate today: zurl.co/zVved
Artwork by Savannah Tallbear (Kanza, Tsistsistas, Oglala Lakota).
It is important to shift the narrative of Indian Country away from harmful stereotypes to positive images, recognition, and appreciation. Check out the Dispelling Common Myths About Indian Country Guide to help change the conversation: zurl.co/ycvWY
NGC would like to thank departing Interim Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration Danielle Gangelhoff for her leadership at our organization. Danielle has been instrumental in NGC’s growth over the past five years and we wish her the best of success!
As we enter 2025, we could use your help! Giving to Native Governance Center supports our efforts to strengthen Indian Country one program, one Indigenous changemaker at a time: zurl.co/zVved
Artwork by Savannah Tallbear (Kanza, Tsistsistas, Oglala Lakota).
Understanding treaty rights is a fundamental aspect to understanding and supporting Tribal sovereignty and the sustained rights of Native peoples. That’s why NGC has created the Understanding & Using Treaty Rights Guide.
Learn more: zurl.co/MBGvw
Are you interested in learning more about Rebuilding Native Nations principles? Join the Indigenous Leaders in Governance two-day, virtual workshop on Dec. 18 & 19. Register today: zurl.co/VW6x
Are you interested in learning more about Rebuilding Native Nations principles? Join the Indigenous Leaders in Governance two-day, virtual workshop on Dec. 18 & 19 to learn, reflect, and build capacity. Register today: zurl.co/VW6x
It’s #GivingTuesday and we’re encouraging our relatives to #GiveNative! Supporting NGC allows us to expand our work in assisting Native nations in strengthening their governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty. Give today: zurl.co/oxKH
Native Governance Center is thrilled to announce our Native Nation Rebuilders Cohort 14 members! The Native Nation Rebuilders program is a two-year, cohort-based experience for grassroots leaders. Cohort 14 features 20 members representing 14 Native nations.
Native American Heritage Day from Native Governance Center! We encourage you to learn more about our work to help Native people and nations thrive on their own terms. Visit NativeGov.org for more information!
#GTMD is still going strong, and we have exciting news! Native Governance Center is thrilled to announce that Dr. Amber Annis (Cheyenne River Lakota), will be joining our organization as our new Executive Director in December!
Read more on our website: zurl.co/E2ZV
It's Give to the Max Day! 🥳
NGC is dedicated to assisting Native nations in strengthening their governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty.
give.mn/4pvuef#GTMD24#GivetotheMaxDay#GivetotheMax
Give to the Max Day is TOMORROW! There are many ways to support our work, including donating to our Give to the Max Day campaign!
For more information on how you can support NGC for #GTMD24, visit give.mn/4pvuef#GivetotheMaxDay#GivetotheMax
Native Governance Center is excited to highlight former US Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba (Mohegan) for our Celebrating Native Women Leaders campaign. Chief Malerba was the first Native treasurer of the US and has been a trailblazer in many other areas of her life and career.
Have you heard? Native Governance Center is uplifting Native Women Leaders for our annual Give to the Max Day campaign. If you are interested in learning more about our work and Give to the Max Day overall, visit: give.mn/4pvuef
NGC is honored to uplift U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna) for our Celebrating Native Women campaign! Sec. Haaland made history as the first Native person to serve as cabinet secretary. Please join us in celebrating Sec. Haaland's historic impact!
We're kicking off our Celebrating Native Women Leaders campaign by uplifting Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Band of Ojibwe)!
Committed to service, Lt. Gov. Flanagan's career exemplifies her commitment to families, education, and more.
#NativeWomenLeaders
Native Governance Center (NGC) is excited to announce the start of our Celebrating Native Women Leaders campaign!
Throughout the month, we will be highlighting the work of Native trailblazers leading up to Give to the Max Day on Nov. 21.
#GTMD24#GTMD#NativeWomenLeaders
We’re hiring! Native Governance Center is seeking a Program Coordinator for our Leadership Development team. This program is dedicated to building a grassroots movement of Native Nation Rebuilders. Visit our website to learn more and apply today: zurl.co/foE2
Connect with us at the @smartnonprofits and Minnesota Council on Foundations' 2024 Annual Conference!
In collaboration with the @BlandinFound, our staff will present on Building Meaningful Partnerships with Native Nations and Organizations on Oct. 11!
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The application for Native Nation Rebuilders Cohort 14 is due TOMORROW by 5 pm CST! Visit our website for more information and submission requirements: zurl.co/UwTf
Wings with Wayne is back with our third and final season! Check back next week for our first episode featuring inaugural NGC Executive Director Wayne Ducheneaux (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) and Wambli Quintana (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Navajo Nation).
Grounded in Indigenous values, the Native Nation Rebuilders program helps participants develop skills around community engagement, movement building, wellness, and Indigenized governance practices.
Have you heard? The application for the Native Nation Rebuilders is closing soon!!
The deadline to apply is Sept. 24, 2024. Check our social media and website for more information! zurl.co/UwTf
Are you interested in understanding and debunking misconceptions surrounding Indian Country?
Join us on Sept. 19 at 12 pm CST to learn how you can take part! Register for the event here: zurl.co/3IJb
Photo by Nicholas Galanin.
Join us TONIGHT at 7 pm CST for the last Native Nation Rebuilders AMA Session! Learn about the Rebuilders program and get all your questions answered. Hurry, the application for Cohort 14 closes on Sept. 24!
Learn more here: zurl.co/1SEb
ICYMI: We’re hiring and the application is closing soon!
NGC is looking for our next Executive Director to lead our work in strengthening Tribal governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty. Visit our website to learn more: zurl.co/Przs
Thank you to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for hosting our first Tribal Finance Convening earlier this month! We also appreciate our guest speakers and participants for attending. Learn more about our Tribal Finance program at zurl.co/qFrM.
Join us on Aug. 20, 2024 for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Candidate Forum!
Native Governance Center (NGC) is proud to moderate Tribal candidate forums as part of our Customized Tribal Services program. Learn more about our work at NativeGov.org
Interested in the Native Nation Rebuilders program? You’re in luck! NGC is hosting an Ask Me Anything session TONIGHT at 7 pm CST.
Join our team and get all your questions answered. No registration required! Visit our website to learn more: zurl.co/GEyD
We’re hiring! NGC is looking for our next Executive Director to lead our work in strengthening Tribal governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty. Visit our website to learn more: zurl.co/Przs
Join us for the two-part Understanding and Using Treaty Rights event to learn about the present state of treaties with the United States. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how Native nations and citizens are using their treaty rights.
We've got some exciting news. The application for our next Rebuilders cohort is open!
The deadline to apply is Sept. 24, 2024. Check out our website for more information: zurl.co/Cbgm
NGC recently hosted the Partnering with Native Nations in a Good Way event…and now there’s a guide! Read through the Partnering with Native Nations resource for best practices on forming intentional, thoughtful partnerships with Tribes: zurl.co/47fN