NNI "Emerging Leaders" Seminar, March 20-21, 2012

Convened by the Native Nations Institute on March 20-21 in Tucson, Arizona, the annual Executive Education Seminar titled, “Emerging Leaders,” developed specifically for newly elected and aspiring leaders of Native nations. This comprehensive seminar explores the realities of tribal governance, and the critical roles that leaders play in ensuring that their nations govern effectively. New or prospective leaders will receive practical knowledge and tools to help them meet the fundamental challenges of leadership, from developing the nation’s political and legal infrastructures to mobilizing their constituents to play an active role in building a strong, sustainable nation. Specialized, intensive sessions on key governance topics will prepare seminar participants to begin the process of building their personal blueprints for leadership success. The Indigenous Governance Database features selected presentations from this groundbreaking seminar, listed below.

Selected Presentations:

What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders

Cynthia Manuel: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office

Gerald Clarke, Jr.: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office

Intertribal and Intergovernmental Relations

Jaime Pinkham: Intergovernmental and Intertribal Relations: Walking the Sovereignty Walk

An Introduction to Environmental Conflict Resolution

Milton Bluehouse, Jr.: An Introduction to Environmental Conflict Resolution

Sovereign Immunity: Walking the Walk of a Sovereign Nation

Joseph P. Kalt: Sovereign Immunity: Walking the Walk of a Sovereign Nation