Project on Indigenous Governance and Development
Sovereignty Matters
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.
Featured
Spotlight
The 2025 Honoring Nations Awards recently awarded 6 governmental initiatives for outstanding excellence in tribal self-governance.
Key Research
Researchers release global review finding Indigenous conservation practices achieve equal or superior conservation outcomes.
Tools for Tribal Leaders
Explore Nation Building Toolboxes to learn strategies and gain resources from tribal nations across Indian Country to strengthen governance.
Recent Publications
2024
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.
