Download - Indigenous Leadership Development in the United States Christopher Wetzel, Ph.D. September 15, 2012
Indigenous Leadership Development in the United
States
Christopher Wetzel, Ph.D.
September 15, 2012
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
• Policy Context
• Organization of the field
• Cultures of training
• Implications
Policy Context
Policy Context
Policy Context
“I have signed into law … the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance
Act. My Administration is committed to
furthering the self-determination of Indian
communities without terminating the special relationships between
the Federal Government and the
Indian people.” -Pres. Gerald Ford, January
1975
Policy Context
• 1975 Act: allowed for contracting
• 1988 Amendment: allowed for compacting
• Challenges• Federally recognized tribal nations• Compliance with federal accounting and
auditing• Grant-driven
Public Corporate
Generalist
Specialist
Organization of the Field
Public-Specialist (n=25) Corporate-Specialist (n=11)
Corporate-Generalist (n=10)Public-Generalist (n=7)
Organization of the Field
Cultures of Training: Public Generalist
• Founded: 1987
• Vision: “The Harvard Project aims to understand and foster the conditions under which sustained, self-determined social and economic development is achieved among American Indian nations through applied research and service.”
Cultures of Training: Public Generalist
Cultures of Training: Corporate Generalist
• Founded: 1985
• Vision: “To be the premier provider of culturally relevant education and information services for North American Indian tribes and organizations.”
Cultures of Training: Corporate Generalist
Cultures of Training: Corporate Specialist• Founded: 2011
• Vision: “We work with you to develop and implement practical, real-world solutions to the problems you face. … We leverage our insight and experience to help you diagnose, improve and deliver superior results in the key functional areas that impact your bottom line.”
Cultures of Training: Corporate Specialist
Cultures of Training: Public Specialist
• Founded: 1995
• Vision: “The mission of the Native American Training Institute is to empower individuals, families and the community to create a safe and healthy environment so children and families can achieve their highest potential.”
Cultures of Training: Public Specialist
Implications• How can First Nations thoughtfully
and strategically use the services of these organizations?
• What leadership and community development trainings are best handled by First Nations?
• How does the field impact expressions of self-determination and sovereignty?