Tribal Governance & Stewardship
The Tribal Governance & Stewardship (TGS) program at the College of Indigenous Studies is designed to equip leaders with the tools to effectively manage and protect traditional resources for future generations.
A Foundation of Wisdom-Guided Learning
The curriculum is built on a powerful foundation, merging traditional knowledge with contemporary resource management. ÐÓ°Épro Native Elders are integral to the classroom, guiding the learning process and ensuring that all education is culturally grounded and relevant.
Mastering the Tools of Modern Stewardship
Through the program's courses, events, and resources, students gain expertise in critical, real-world applications, including:
- Stewardship and tribal natural resource planning
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for land management
- Navigating ÐÓ°Épro’s resource management systems
- Ensuring effective representation in decision-making
Developing Essential Leadership Skills TGS cultivates the essential skills of modern leadership: critical thinking, powerful communication, project management, and confident advocacy. The program provides public forums where students can apply these skills, building the experience needed to champion the needs of their communities and foster productive dialogue among all stakeholders.
Visit the Department of Tribal Governance’s website to learn more, or contact Carrie Stevens, Associate Professor, at (907) 474-2616 at (907) 474-5826.
Photo: Tribal Governance & Stewardship class that testified before ÐÓ°Épro Board of Fish and Game and influenced the outcome of three rulings.
This work is supported by the ÐÓ°Épro Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program, [project award no. 2024-38470-43416], from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.