The Project on Indigenous Governance and Development at the Harvard Kennedy School is the recognized leader in practical research, teaching, leadership development, policy analysis, and pro bono advising for Native communities. With Indigenous peoples so long shut out from access to world-class and relevant educational and economic opportunities, the core mission of the Project is to arm Indigenous people themselves with the tools needed to govern effectively and to strengthen their economic, social, and cultural fabrics. These nations are being rebuilt, poverty is being pushed back, and cultures are being strengthened as Indian communities take charge of their own destinies. Based at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, the Project focuses on what works to strengthen Indigenous communities—and what doesn’t work. Since 1987, the Project has worked to uncover and support the conditions under which sustained, self-determined political, social, cultural, and economic strengthening can be achieved by Indigenous communities. The Project has been awarded by tribes themselves for its pioneering work fostering the Indigenous renaissance that has taken hold in the US and beyond.
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Assistant Director, Honoring Nations | Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development
Melissa Yazzie and I are at the National Congress of American Indians #NCAI Convention in Las Vegas this week! Come find one of us if you'd like to learn more about Honoring Nations, the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development's flagship awards program celebrating excellence in Tribal self-governance.
In light of the US Treasury's newly proposed rule for the federal tax status of tribal enterprises, attendees this Friday, Oct 18 at the Wisconsin Native Vote Forum will hear from US Treasurer Chief Malerba, Del Laverdure, and more on the subject. Registration to attend is free, and a zoom link is also available to tune in. Agenda: https://lnkd.in/eRBv5FqD
No one better than Honoring Nations Director, Megan Hill, to touch on the domestic and international reach of our work, Honoring Nations in tribal governance, Harvard's origins in relation to the education of Indian youth, and what the future holds for the Harvard Project. Listen here ⤵️.
🌴 Happening Now! 🌴 Hi National Indian Education Association conference attendees! Today's the last day to swing by and speak with recruiters from the Harvard University Native American Program (Jordan Clark) and Harvard Kennedy School, Katie Kelsall and Brianna Gomez. #2024nieaconvention #Harvard #HKSLife #IndianEducation
“This is what I'm doing now. This is my role, my part in my community, my part through Arizona Native Vote with our team. We're using voting as our theory of change, and civic engagement to make sure we don't have any more of these horrible policies that were trying to take us out,” Jaynie Parrish (Navajo) MC/MPA 2011 says. Learn more about the Harvard Kennedy School alumna's journey since graduating: https://lnkd.in/e3kWRbKE
Indigenous voices are essential. Working to sure our communities are heard and get the investment we deserve.
I am so honored to be on the cover of the Kennedy School’s magazine. Growing up I never figured to attend Harvard let alone be spotlighted. It’s also a great reminder about the work ahead. This story is about our Firekeepers—our matriarchs—canvassing their family and friends so that Navajo, Hopi and Apache people have a say in the election and the policies that impact our lives. I am here because of my parents and elders — people like Pete and Ros Zah — and their calls for justice and our share of electoral power. My journey is full of adventure. I’ll write more about it. I’m so grateful for the people in my life who helped and guided me along the way from Headstart to Harvard—and even now on this new journey with Arizona Native Vote. This team is amazing, so full of heart. Our AZ voter registration deadline in October 7th. Get registered. Then vote.
BREAKING NEWS New Harvard Project policy brief analyzes the likely effects of newly Proposed Rules by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. These Rules would (1) expand the governmental authority of federally recognized American Indian nations to design programs for the general welfare of their citizens, and (2) clarify the federal tax status of tribal government-owned enterprises. The study finds that adoption of the Proposed Rules would greatly strengthen the capacities of tribal governments, to the benefit of tribes and the United States as a whole.
The blanketing of Professor Joe Kalt, co-founder and director of the Harvard Project, took place over the weekend at the 🥁 26th Annual Harvard University Powwow. Prof. Kalt was recognized for a ⭐️ lifetime of service to Indian Country and for translating his "nerdy Economics professor" research findings into stories of transformative Native nation building. Join us in wishing Professor, mentor, and friend Joe Kalt a well-deserved congratulations.
Chairman of the Honoring Nations Board of Governors, Regis Pecos (Cochiti Pueblo), a Class of 1977 Princeton University alumnus and former University trustee, co-founded and co-directs the SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL’s Leadership Institute. The summer academy at Princeton is part of a broader 🌱 three-year curriculum that helps Indigenous students become "architects and authors of policy," he said. 🙌🏼 Learn more about this 2010 Honoring Nations Awardee at the link below! 🔎https://lnkd.in/e8pgxtqZ
In case you missed our first live Q&A, you can view the recording here. Our next live info session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 at 3:00pm ET. Register to receive the zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eeHyPHey https://lnkd.in/ejSKhN8d
Join Honoring Nations Assistant Director, Jael Whitney Brothers today at 3:00 Eastern for a live Q&A on the 2025 application. Agenda: ✅ About the Award ✅ Eligibility & Process ✅ FAQs ✅ Q&A Register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edfpfqMX