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Sovereignty Matters

The Future of Nation Building

When Native nations make their own decisions about what development approaches to take, they consistently out-perform external decision makers—on matters as diverse as governmental form, natural resource management, economic development, health care and social service provision.

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Students at the Leadership Institute, Honoring Nations 2010 Awardee

Spotlight

Our latest research examines the social and economic impacts of restrictions on Wabanaki Nations self-governance by the Maine state government.

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Key Research

A series of policy briefs looks at ARPA distributions to tribal nations, along with critiques of the allocation of federal CARES Act funds to Indian Country.

Indigenous artist beading crafts, Honoring Nations 2005 Awardee

Tools for Tribal Leaders

Explore Nation Building Toolboxes to learn strategies and gain resources from tribal nations across Indian Country to strengthen governance. 

Land Acknowledgement

The Project acknowledges the land on which Harvard University sits is the traditional territory of the Massachusett peoples.  We also recognize the continuing presence of the neighboring Wampanoag and Nipmuc nations. 

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