Native Governance Center

Have you seen the news? Native Governance Center and the newly opened Roosevelt Presidential Library are partners!

This year, NGC is partnering to convene Indigenous leaders, facilitators, and institutional partners in a multi-faze process to co-create a future symposium and a long-term engagement framework. Guided by principles such as honoring sovereignty, centering Indigeneity, practicing humility, and prioritizing cultural safety, the process emphasizes listening, trust-building, and shared learning. This project has been a powerful example of how Tribal partnerships can exist, rooted in respect, reciprocity, and healing.

We have facilitated meetings across North Dakota, connecting with incredible Native changemakers, including state representatives, Tribal college leaders, organizers, and more, taking time out of their busy schedules to connect and collaborate. During meetings, we stay in Tribally owned lodging, using Tribal caterers, and Tribal venues as much as possible. Many thanks to the Native nations we have visited, relationships nourished, and discussions shared. We're so grateful for the opportunity to engage in this kind of partnership.

The library officially opened its doors last week, but its work with Tribal leaders started back in 2020. In 2022, an on-site land blessing and an opening prayer were held before construction began, bringing together tribal leaders and Roosevelt descendants for a generational conversation. The building itself is committed to sustainability, uplifts the natural beauty of the badlands, works with an Indigenous chef, has garden space, and much more. These choices reflect a thoughtful approach that honors culture, land, and community. We look forward to our continued partnership!

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Photo credits: 1) Library Exterior - TRPL, 2) Ground Blessing Ceremony MHA Nation Tourism Director Damon Brady - TRPL, 3) NGC Community Advisor Group Site Visit Front Row Left to Right: Shayla Davis, Michaela Madrid, and Cree Rose Dueker Back Row Left to Right: Collette Brown, Jayme Davis, Prairie Rose Seminole, and Cheryl Abe - NGC, 4) MHA Nation Members perform - TRPL, 5)Tribal and State Flag Display Outside of The Library - TRPL

It's time to PLAY BALL! Our ticket-sale fundraiser with the St. Paul Saints is in its second inning, with games July 17th-July 19th.

$5 of every ticket sold using our link goes to NGC! https://www.gofevo.com/group/Nativegovernance These games feature fun, culturally focused themes with Copa de la Diversión night and Irish Night!

Get your tickets now, and help us hit a home run for Tribal sovereignty!

St. Paul Saints vs. Louisville Bats, Friday, July 17th

St. Paul Saints vs. Louisville Bats, Saturday, July 18th

St. Paul Saints vs. Buffalo Bisons, Sunday, July 19th

It's time to PLAY BALL! Our ticket-sale fundraiser with the St. Paul Saints Baseball is first up to bat, with games July 2nd-July 5th.

$5 of every ticket sold using our link goes to NGC! https://www.gofevo.com/group/Nativegovernance This first week of games is packed with themed nights, including monster food-truck rallies, a first-responder's night, and you guessed it, FIREWORKS!

Get your tickets now, and help us hit a home run for Tribal sovereignty!
• St. Paul Saints vs. Buffalo Bisons, Thursday, July 2nd at 7:07 PM
• St. Paul Saints vs. Buffalo Bisons, Friday, July 3rd at 6:07 PM
• St. Paul Saints vs. Buffalo Bisons, Saturday, July 4th at 6:07 PM
• St. Paul Saints vs. Buffalo Bisons, Sunday, July 5th at 2:07 PM