• "Where are the models? What are other nations doing out there? We need to know if it's working and how we can use it."

    - Joan Timeche, Executive Director

  • New Release: Video Coverage of the Alaska Tribal Government Symposium 2016

    New Release: Video Coverage of the Alaska Tribal Government Symposium 2016

    Hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Tribal Management Program and the Tanana Chiefs Conference

  • Publication Announcement: Data As A Strategic Resource

    Publication Announcement: Data As A Strategic Resource

    By our Associate Director: Stephanie Carroll Rainie, et al.

  • "Our [NNI] job is to provide people with the things they need to make positive change in Indian country."

    - Stephen Cornell, Faculty Chair

  • "[NNI education programs] gives me insight in different ways of how to govern… with one goal in mind and that is to protect our land, protect our culture, and most of all, most importantly, protect our people."

    - Rosa J. Long, Cocopah Tribal Councilwoman, Cocopah Indian Tribe

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Watch the Live Webcast of the 10th Annual Research Data Alliance meeting in Montreal
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Happening Now: Weds & Thurs, Sept. 20-21, 9am-5:30pm EDT
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Project Youth ACT: Native Youth Raise Their Voices for Change
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Youth send powerful messages on culture and language revitalization, suicide prevention, access to quality housing, preventing animal abuse, and more...
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The Tribal Business Series Debuts at JIT 2018! Register Today
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Designed for Indigenous leaders, administrators, and program managers, the TBS courses offer unparalleled access to renowned experts and demonstrate how institutions of governance help Native Nations grow sustainable tribal business enterprises, foster entrepreneurship, regulate…
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US Army Officers Train in Native Nation Rebuilding
September 19, 2017
In August, NNI’s Indigenous Governance Program (IGP) hosted a week-long, intensive education session for 15 special operations soldiers from the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), based in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
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Job Opening: Student Office/Project Assistant
August 28, 2017
We are currently accepting applications for a student office/project assistant!