Native Civics: Commitment to Community

Author

Producer

TPT-Twin Cities PBS and Missy Whiteman

Year

2018

Native nations are building a future for their communities with the foundation of tribal knowledge and alliances. Civic engagement is both an individual and collective effort. Produced in partnership with Twin Cities PBS and producer/director Missy Whiteman. Special thanks to Dr. Twyla Baker and Levi Brown.

citizen engagement

civics education

community input

Additional Information

Native Nations

National

Resource Type

TV, Radio and Film

Topics

Governance

Useful Links

Native Governance Center

Citation

Native Governance Center. 2018. "Native Civics: Commitment to Community." Produced in partnership with TPT-Twin Cities PBS and producer/director Missy Whiteman. St. Paul, Minnesota. Video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivXrzsS_Cno&t=11s, accessed May 24, 2024)

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