Learn deadlines, steps, and tips to register your Native-led nonprofit on GiveNative’s Native Nonprofit List and boost visibility with donors.

Learn why the 1994 Government-to-Government Memorandum remains a cornerstone of federal Indian law compliance—and how tribal consulting services help agencies honor tribal sovereignty through meaningful consultation.

Discover how tribal self-governance empowers Native nations, strengthens communities, and reshapes relationships with federal agencies.

Leadership isn’t just about being at the top. Learn how leaders in the middle can guide teams, follow with purpose, and bridge strategy into action—creating stronger organizations and thriving communities.

Too often, tribal development strategies are shaped by short-term funding opportunities instead of long-term community priorities. While federal dollars can provide critical relief, true prosperity requires something more: sovereignty in practice. By shifting from opportunism to nation-building, Native nations can align development with culture, strengthen governance, and build lasting futures.

Manifest Destiny was not a divine mandate, but a destructive ideology that justified the displacement and oppression of Native peoples across the United States. Masked as a religious duty, it enabled broken treaties, forced removals, and cultural erasure under the guise of national expansion. Understanding Manifest Destiny exposes the dangers of manipulating faith for human ambition and highlights a universal lesson about fallen humanity. This post explores its historical impact on Native nations and what it teaches about leadership, justice, and the importance of reclaiming truth.

Recent reinterpretations of PRWORA broaden the definition of “federal public benefits,” potentially limiting who can receive them. For Tribes, this raises urgent questions about sovereignty, compliance, and funding continuity. Learn which programs are affected, what this means for mixed-status families, and how tribal leaders can take immediate action to protect community services.

The role of international NGOs in global civil society is facing unprecedented challenges—from government crackdowns and shrinking aid budgets to declining public trust and geopolitical shifts. As traditional models of advocacy and aid are disrupted, the future of NGO influence hangs in the balance. Discover what this means for communities worldwide and how new approaches centered on local leadership are emerging.