NNI "Emerging Leaders" Seminar, October 10-11, 2012

Convened by the Native Nations Institute on October 10-11 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

Catalina Alvarez: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office

Robert McGhee: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office

Conducting a "Sovereignty Audit: A Key to Our Success"

John "Rocky" Barrett: A "Sovereignty Audit": A History of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Governance

Engaging the Nation's Citizens and Effecting Change

Robert McDonald: Engaging the Nation's Citizens and Effecting Change: The Salish and Kootenai Story

Richard Jack: Engaging the Nation's Citizens and Effecting Change: The Lac du Flambeau Story