The Tribal Leadership Academy (TLA) at Dartmouth College provides a place for newly elected or appointed tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced faculty presenters on governance matters of vital importance to tribal nations.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Hanover, New Hampshire
The inaugural Academy convened during the week of August 4-10, 2024 and hosted 18 tribal government leaders in Hanover, New Hampshire to consider best governance practices that are appropriate for their unique tribal nations, including
- Strategies for enhancing intergovernmental relations with state and federal government
- Stimulating their local reservation economies
- Managing reservation natural resources
- Improving the delivery and outcomes of health care systems
- Developing more effective systems of criminal justice within their tribal communities
Friday, August 9 PaaWee Rivera (Pueblo of Pojoaque) Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Office of Scheduling & Advance, was our keynote speaker.
The costs of travel and attendance was covered by Dartmouth College. The next session of the TLA will be held in late July 2025.
Please see the FAQ section of our website for more details about the application process.
Each day hosts two sessions, with ample time for discussion, team-building, and time for reflection.
The 2024 session has concluded, but please read about it here.
