Native Governance Center

09/04/2026

We'll be at the 2026 Indigenous Peoples Summit, co-hosted by Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim and Omaha Performing Arts. The Summit is presented in partnership with The ACES School, Native Governance Center, and the Indian Country Private Sector Project. NGC Community Engagement Specialist Nathaniel Ruleaux will present on Native Nation Rebuilding.

This gathering convenes Indigenous leaders, governments, knowledge holders, and strategic allies to advance self-determination, ancestral trade routes, land jurisdiction, and economic sovereignty through frameworks such as Native Nation Rebuilding. Tickets are "pay what you can," and ALL are welcome. One ticket covers all three days, and re-entry is permitted. We hope to see you there! Participating entities include Healing Ribbons, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, USHANA NAWE, LLC, Agrarian Trust, and the Native CDFI Network.

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-indigenous-peoples-summit

08/29/2026

Calling all Tribal leaders, administrators, finance staff, tax staff, and planners!📣

Join the Center for Indian Country Development on Sept. 9 or a practical Survey of Native Nations briefing focused on flexible ways to participate.

In this session, you'll learn about comprehensive, expenditure-focused, and tax-focused pathways; CICD’s tribal-data protections; technical assistance; and what participating governments receive. Attendance does not commit your Tribe to participate.

We at NGC want to amplify this opportunity and connect our network with CICD, in the hope of building collective strength toward data Sovereignty.



Learn more / join: Your Data, Your Priorities: Flexible Ways to Participate in the Survey of Native Nations

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08/27/2026

Check out this interview with NGC Tribal Governance Program Manager Michelle Red Day!

08/24/2026

Check out this amazing artwork and garden update at the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library featuring Native Nation Advisory Committee members!

08/13/2026

Check out this interview with Cohort 11 Rebuilder Alumni Adam Savariego!

We're excited today to speak with Adam Savariego. He's a citizen of the Upper Sioux Community and is the Native American Affairs Advisor with the Minnesota Governor's Office. Prior to his current work, Adam served on the Upper Sioux Board of Trustees and as the community cultural liaison at Yellow M...

08/13/2026

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08/11/2026

A message from NGC’s Tribal Governance Program Manager Michelle Red Day to the Lower Brule community:
“Lower Brule, we want to see you there! Next week, Native Governance Center is hosting two nights of candidate forums at the Lower Brule Community Center on August 18th and August 19th.

On Tuesday, August 18th, come meet the candidates running for Executive Committee and Chief Judge. And on Wednesday, August 19th, hear from the candidates running for Council Member.

Come hear what the candidates have to say, ask your questions, and get informed before you cast your vote. And, we’ve got you covered for dinner. Dinner will be provided both evenings, so bring your questions, bring your family, and come be part of the conversation.

We’ll see you next week at the Lower Brule Community Center on August 18th and 19th at 5:30 PM on both nights.”

If you can’t make it in person be sure to check out the live streams of the forums via the LBST Communications page!

08/11/2026

During our recent listening tour, we learned that Native nation rebuilding is happening across communities! Program Director Michaela Madrid shared some thoughts from their time on the road.

“We recently visited Ho-Chunk Inc. on our Nebraska Listening Tour. Our trip to the Cornhusker state focused on connecting with Native Nations, learning about their peoples, and identifying opportunities to partner with us as we expand our programming in the region.

We met with President & CEO Lance Morgan, the org's first-ever employee, and his incredible team!

On the tour around their community, we saw firsthand how they create beneficial community spaces that empower their citizens. We visited their Headquarters and the brand-new Boys and Girls Club. I loved visiting one of the Pre-K classes and got a hug from the cutest little one ever! We checked out housing units meant for tribal members at affordable rates, tied with programming geared towards homeownership education.

It was incredible to see all the great work they’re doing for their community, and inspiring to learn about their history and successes with Native Nation Rebuilding. We can’t wait to see what they do next and look forward to opportunities to come and be a part of it!"

08/10/2026

Join us for the 2026 Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Candidate Forums at the Lower Brule Community Center. On Tuesday, August 18th, community members are invited to hear directly from candidates running for the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, and Chief Judge for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. On Wednesday, August 19th, community members will hear from candidates running for the position of Council Member.

Candidate forums create space for voters to learn about the individuals seeking leadership roles, hear their perspectives, and ask questions about the future of their Nation.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and dinner will be provided. The forum begins at 6:25 PM, featuring opening statements, community questions, and closing remarks.

These forums are moderated by Native Governance Center as part of our work supporting strong tribal governance and informed community participation. If you are a community member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, we encourage you to attend in person or watch virtually on the Communications page.

08/07/2026

📣 Share your thoughts on the Fort Belknap Buffalo Program Conservation Plan at the 2nd Annual Buffalo Day on Thursday, August 13th.

Native Governance Center will be at Fort Belknap's Buffalo Day to collect community input on the Fort Belknap Buffalo Program Conservation Plan. This is the first in a two-part series focused on the Conservation Plan.

Join us for an incredible day at the People's Creek Buffalo Pasture from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, hosted by the ANC Buffalo Research & Education Center and the Fort Belknap Indian Community. Your input will help shape the 5-year FBIC Buffalo Program Conservation Plan. Additional input meetings will be held September 29th -October 1st in Harlem, Hayes, and Lodge Pole.

A shortened text of the Buffalo Program Conservation Plan is available here: https://shorturl.at/QBodn

If you would like a PDF of the draft policy, email [email protected] or send us a direct message on NGC's page.

💬 Want to share your thoughts ahead of time? Fill out our quick survey:

https://shorturl.at/DEpQD

We look forward to connecting with you next week!