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Subject Line: Governance training for Native leaders is coming to Tucson!
Greetings friends, relatives and colleagues!
The UArizona Native Nations Institute’s Emerging Leaders Seminar is coming to Desert Diamond Casino on the lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Tucson, AZ on July 16-17, 2025.
There’s no formal training program for leaders of Indigenous nations, which means that the majority of elected officials in Tribal governments are forced to learn what to do (and what NOT to do) on the job.
NNI’s Emerging Leaders curriculum is designed to help new, veteran, and aspiring leaders learn the basics of governance and the expectations for their roles.
Topics covered include:
- Why are some Native nations more successful than others?
- What do Tribal leaders wish they knew before taking office?
- What are the typical duties of a governing official?
- What are the most pressing issues you face as a Tribal leader?
Save $100 when you register by June 2nd!
Learn more and apply here.