Applications are now open for the 2025 @Native Nations Institute Tribal Professionals Cohort!

TPC is the premiere professional development opportunity for individuals interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in the area of Indigenous governance.

This year-long program is designed to equip Native leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary for successful Native nation building.⁠

Perks include free registration for three classes during our world-class educational event, January in Tucson plus follow up programs throughout the year to help you connect with your TPC peers and sharpen your nation building skills.⁠

👉️Applications are due October 28, 2024!👈️⁠

🔗Details here: https://nni.arizona.edu/tpc 

Applications are now open for the @nniarizona Tribal Professionals Cohort!

TPC is the premiere professional development opportunity for individuals interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in the area of Indigenous governance.

This year-long program is designed to equip Native leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary for successful Native nation building.⁠

Perks include free registration for three classes during our world-class educational event, January in Tucson plus follow up programs throughout the year to help you connect with your TPC peers and sharpen your nation building skills.⁠

👉️Applications are due October 28, 2024!👈️⁠

🔗Details at https://nni.arizona.edu/tpc

🔗Link in our bio!🔗⁠

Applications open for the 2025 @nniarizona Tribal Professionals Cohort!

TPC is the premiere professional development opportunity for individuals interested in expanding their Indigenous governance knowledge.

👉️Applications due Oct. 28👈️⁠

https://nni.arizona.edu/tpc

Apply to participate in the 2025 Native Nations Institute Tribal Professionals Cohort!

Applications are now open for the Native Nations Institute’s (NNI) 2025 Tribal Professional Cohort (TPC).

The TPC is a year-long professional development program designed to equip Native leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement effective, evidence-based Native nation building practices for the communities they serve.

Since 2016, TPC members have learned to innovate and strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills while cultivating a meaningful network of Tribal professionals who support each other’s career growth and community-focused efforts.

To qualify for this professional development experience, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen of any federally or state recognized Native nation
• A current tribal government professional, community leader or someone who is otherwise able to take what you learn back to your tribal community to help make change

Able to attend three January in Tucson courses in person in 2024 (course fees waived), four quarterly virtual 2.5 hour seminars, and monthly check-ins

Applications are due October 28, 2024.

Learn more and apply here.


Here’s what previous participants had to say about their experience:

“I’m so grateful that I was able to be in community with such an amazing group…It was really amazing to see how everyone is so rooted in their culture and really committed to solving governance issues for their Tribes.”
- Crystal O’Grady (Monacan Indian Nation), Legal Affairs Manager, Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, 2022 TPC Member

“My confidence level has grown from being a part of this cohort… I credit this course for giving me the confidence needed to remain faithful and dedicated to nation rebuilding.”
- Heather Mars-Martins (Narragansett Indian Nation Tribal Council), Communications Manager, Pequot Health Care, 2022 TPC Member

“The Tribal Professionals Cohort has taught me how to be a more effective leader in Indian Country through strategic planning. The lessons and assignments instilled leadership skills while other cohort members shared useful ideas for situations that arise in Tribal governance. It’s been an honor to learn from and grow with my fellow cohort members and I'm blessed to have met and formed relationships with this cohort and the NNI staff.”
- Lydia Locklear (Lumbee Tribe), Deputy Tribal Attorney, Catawba Indian Nation, 2022 TPC Member

Please share this invitation widely with anyone who you think might like to participate in the 2025 Tribal Professionals Cohort or consider applying yourself at the link below!

Applications are due October 30, 2023.

Learn more and apply here.

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Applications are now open for the Native Nations Institute’s 2025 Tribal Professional Cohort (TPC). The TPC is a year-long professional development program designed to equip Native leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement effective, evidence-based Native nation building practices for the communities they serve. Since 2016, TPC members have learned to innovate and strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills while cultivating a meaningful network of Tribal professionals who support each other’s career growth and community-focused efforts. Learn more and apply at ⁠https://nni.arizona.edu/tpc 

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Applications are open for the Native Nations Institute’s 2025 Tribal Professional Cohort (TPC). TPC is a year-long professional development program designed to equip Native leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement effective, evidence-based Native nation building practices. Learn more and apply at ⁠https://nni.arizona.edu/tpc