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Who We Are
A Native American operated non-profit: Dedicated to providing free publication resources, comprehensive training, and technical assistance for Native nations and tribal justice systems in pursuit of our vision to empower Native communities to create and control their own institutions for the benefit of all community members, now, and for future generations. The Tribal Law and Policy Institute’s work is guided by a set of philosophies that guides the work: https://www.home.tlpi.org/tlpi-philosophies.
What We Do
Training and Technical Assistance Since 1996, TLPI has partnered with hundreds of Tribal programs to develop and support Tribal Courts, Indian Child Welfare programming, enhanced Tribal jurisdiction under the 2013 and 2022 Violence Against Women Act, Tribal Youth projects, and Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts. TLPI excels when working in community with tribal government and grass roots agencies and offers both a culturally grounded approach and a respect for Tribal sovereignty. TLPI has coordinated and facilitated large American Indian/Alaska Native conferences, developed numerous tribally focused legal resources and trained Tribal program staff all over Indian country. TLPI offers culturally grounded assistance from subject matter experts because we know it is essential to the development of successful Tribal programming. Challenges, including high rates of crime victimization, resource limitations, and jurisdictional complexities are best addressed by those that have decades of experience and cultural knowledge. The training and technical assistance TLPI provides addresses needs identified by those in the field.
Reflections from recipients of TLPI’s Training and Technical Assistance
Participants who have received training and technical assistance from TLPI have said the following about their experiences working with TLPI:
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"This team listens, guides, and encourages me and I look forward to each meeting. They can create worklists that help me narrow down and focus on my important topics. Their research and support is invaluable."
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"With the support, guidance, knowledge and wherewithal from [TLPI] our staff are attending more training and are establishing themselves as strong judicial leaders…. Other tribal courts reach out to our court now for direction on training and technology improvements!"
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"Everything was incredibly well organized, informative, and tailored to what we need to hear (which is no small feat, given the differences between many … tribes)."
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"Having the wealth of knowledge from all of the experts in one room was awesome!"
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"Thank you for providing the space for us to come together to see and talk to each other and draw on collective wisdom."
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"One of the only meetings where tribal Nations can truly share - openly- the pros and cons, problems and resolutions they face. Great job!"
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"Quyana (Thank you) for all the important information that you (everyone) provided. Very helpful and informative. Again...Thank you!!!"
Conferences and Convenings TLPI hosts large, highly attended conferences that allow teams from tribal jurisdictions to collaborate and network around challenges they are addressing. TLPI also convenes smaller work groups of tribal experts to implement newly authorized initiatives.
Reflections from TLPI Conference Participants
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"Your conferences are always well organized and set the bar."
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"Networking with people passionate about this topic [was] very empowering. It was probably the most moving and humbling conference I have attended in 20 years in the mental health field."
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"I have 'stars in my eyes' at this point: I couldn’t have hoped for more at a conference! 1200 participants and you juggled the needs of all of us. Thank you. I feel empowered to go home and build a successful program knowing I am not alone and I have resources and contacts to guide one. Thank you."
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"Thank you for this opportunity to improve my skills and advance my knowledge to help the youth I work with."
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"[I have] renewed energy and increased understanding of the needs of victims as well as understanding of court/legal systems and history!"
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"All information that is continuing to help me heal! To accept myself! To continue to get information I use to help others in my village. I make it known at community gatherings that I am a survivor and willing to talk and lend an ear and shoulder. What I learn at each conference helps me and helps me to help others."
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"Many of the session were spectacular… Great job making a meeting point for tribes to gather. It is my favorite training to attend."
Listening Sessions and Needs Assessments TLPI conducts needs assessments to identify successes, gaps, and challenges faced by those serving Native communities.
Written Resources TLPI creates manuals, handbooks, checklists, and other resources that support tribal governments and service providers and available free
Why Give
Your gift will provide critically needed training and resources that will strengthen the capacity of Tribal Nations to address crime, support victims, uplift Native youth, incorporate culture into programming and enhance sovereignty. Your donation will greatly increase our ability to provide the training, assistance and research to Indian country with the flexibility and adaptability that is needed in Indian country. While TLPI assists Tribal communities in their efforts to address the many challenges they face, at the heart of our work is shining a light on the incredible strengths in Tribal communities. Your gift will help that light shine bright.