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Civic Academy

Plain-language lessons on how the Navajo Nation actually works — government, sovereignty, accountability, and reform. Built to inform, not to persuade. Lessons are added over time; those marked “in development” are on the way.


Foundation

Lesson
Sovereignty 101
In development
Trust, Civic Literacy & Participation 101
In development
Chapter Government & the Local Governance Act (Title 26) 101
In development

Constitution

Proposed Constitution & Government Reform 101
In development

Governance & Accountability

Transparency, Accountability & Reporting 101
In development
Fraud, Waste, Abuse & Oversight 101
In development
Healthcare Credentialing, Privileging & 638 vs IHS
In development
Disability Accommodation & Workforce Retention 101
In development
Tribal Budget, Appropriations & the Sihasin / Permanent Fund 101
In development

Improvement & Reform

Audit & Performance Review 101
In development
Capacity, Leadership & Self-Governance 101
In development
Hiring, Qualifications & High-Trust Positions 101
In development
Leadership, Board & Governance Training 101
In development
Mentorship & Volunteer Programs 101
In development
Public Dashboards, Technology & Consultants 101
In development
Prevention vs Damage Control
In development
Hidden Obstacles
In development

Systems

Economic Development 101
In development
Lesson
Healthcare 101
In development
Justice System 101
In development
NPEA Employee Rights & Workplace Culture 101
In development
ONLR 101
In development
Land, Grazing & Homesite Leases 101
In development
Infrastructure 101: Roads, Water & Broadband
In development
The Civic Academy is a nonpartisan civic-education resource. Lessons in draft are pending editor sign-off. The Diné Civic Center does not endorse, rank, or recommend any candidate.