Core Service Areas

Comprehensive strategic planning and support for tribal governments, including organizational assessments, structural design, policy research, writing, and implementation. Services also include advocacy and lobbying support, guidance in securing resources and funding, and collaborative problem-solving tailored to each nation’s governance systems, priorities, and community goals.

Comprehensive strategic planning and support for tribal justice systems. Our services include system assessments, structural design, policy research and development, judicial manuals, and implementation planning. We also offer advocacy support and guidance in securing resources and funding. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, honoring traditional justice systems while integrating programming, coordination, and culturally informed design.

We offer Indigenous-led research and policy support grounded in community-based and culturally responsive approaches. Services include participatory and qualitative research design, development of white papers and policy briefs, and technical assistance for grant proposals and policy initiatives. Our work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and community priorities throughout the research and policy process.

Support Indigenous organizations and allied institutions to build meaningful relationships with tribal governments and leadership—offering support in tribal engagement strategies, intergovernmental coordination, and navigating cultural and political protocols to ensure respectful and effective collaboration.

Design and lead workshops focused on Indigenous governance, legal systems, and decolonization. Our training offerings include community revitalization and visioning sessions, as well as custom leadership development programs tailored for tribal governments, justice systems, and organizational partners. Each session is rooted in cultural values, practical application, and a commitment to Indigenous self-determination.