The Native Nations Institute at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy presents:
An executive education seminar to address many of the pressing questions related to Indigenous constitution making & remaking
Come learn with us at Wild Horse Pass
on the traditional homelands of the
Gila River Indian Community
–TOPICS INCLUDE–
Agenda 2024
FEATURING TRIBAL LEADERS, SCHOLARS & GOVERNANCE EXPERTS INCLUDING:
HEATHER WHITEMAN RUNS HIM
Associate Clinical Professor; Director, Tribal Justice Clinic, James. E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona
LINDA AUSTIN (YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO)
Chief Operations Officer, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
ROMAN KIHEGA (QUAPAW)
Chair, Constitutions Committee, Quapaw Nation
ZEKE “SHI U PATHU” GARCIA (YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO)
Director of Tribal Court & Records Department, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
KENNIS M. BELLMARD (KAW NATION)
Director of Governmental Affairs, Kaw Nation
MIRIAM JORGENSEN
Senior Researcher, Native Nations Institute & Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development
Constitutional making and remaking... these topics are critical to Native nation (re)building and “strengthening Indigenous governance,” the mission of the Native Nation Institute at the University of Arizona. The 2-day event will feature tribal leaders, scholars, and practitioners from across the U.S. – all in effort to provide participants with a diversity of perspectives and experiences on the best practices for strengthening tribal constitutions. The event will provide space for conversation with tribal leaders and experts on the importance of governmental foundations, and their impacts on Native nations.
The seminar is designed to equip leaders, and other decision makers with the knowledge and tools necessary for assessing their systems of governance. Participants will then explore analytical frameworks for evaluating community needs, strategies for strengthening governmental foundations, and follow up steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of tribal constitutional refinement efforts. Throughout the two-day event, Native leaders and other governance experts will share their knowledge and experience, while allowing participants ample opportunity to ask questions, collaborate with colleagues from other Native nations, and enjoy catered meals from the desert southwest.
To receive the Wild Horse Pass Resort group room rate of $129, please call our reservations department at 520-796-4900 and mention “Native Nations Institute's Constitution Seminar” OR
Guests will provide their own credit card number to hold their reservation at the time of booking.
Any modifications or additional reservations after the cutoff date are subject to availability.
$475 registration includes:
- 2 full breakfasts & lunches at the resort
- 2 full days of training & discussion
- A copy of "Structuring Sovereignty: Constitutions of Native Nations" book
We accept payment online via credit card or mail via check.