By 2018, all 23 Native nations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are exercising self-determination and actively rebuilding the infrastructure of nationhood.

Twenty-three distinct, sovereign Native nations exist in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. These culturally distinct nations have rich histories and deep strengths. They also face unique challenges. Research coming from Native nations is clear. When it comes to solving core issues, nation building is the only thing proven to work. For more information, go to: www.bushfoundation.org

For Native nations, progress is greatest wherever self-determination comes first. Leaders of these nations will be the ones to lead the change. The solutions will come from within. We want to collaborate with Native nations as the sovereign and distinct governments that they are, supporting emerging and current leaders in using their authority to establish or rebuild institutions of nationhood that work for them.