Jay Spaan
Executive Director
Tribal Self-Governance
About TSG
A national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Tribal Self-Governance and Tribal sovereignty.
about
Tribal Self-Governance (TSG)
Tribal Self-Governance (TSG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors representing Tribal Nations across the country and dedicated to advancing the success, growth, and future of Tribal Self-Governance authority.
For decades, Tribal Self-Governance has demonstrated what is possible when Tribal Nations have the authority, resources, and flexibility to develop solutions based on the needs, values, and priorities of their own communities.
TSG is a critical part of that movement—bringing Tribal Nations together, strengthening the implementation of existing Self-Governance authorities, and working to expand opportunities for Tribes to exercise greater control over the programs, resources, and decisions that affect their people.
How does Tribal
Self-Governance work?
Learn about the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA)
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA)
- Title I — Self-Determination Contracts ("638 Contracts")
- Title IV — Permanent Tribal Self-Governance
- Title V — Permanent Tribal Self-Governance
Tribal Self-Governance is governed by a board of Self-Governance Tribal Governments from across the country.
A comprehensive team advocating for self-governance
Travis Jansen
Research & Policy Director
Mandi Johnson
Operations Manager
Candice Skenandore
Self-Governance Implementation Director
An extended co-hort of the TSG Team, TSG Partners play a key role in driving our work and providing services to support Tribal Nations.
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