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Nations vs Nonprofits Weekly Briefings

Nations vs Nonprofits Weekly Briefings

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Nations vs Nonprofits Weekly Briefing is a short-form educational podcast that explains the critical differences between sovereign Tribal Nations and nonprofit organizations.

Each episode delivers a clear, focused concept overview in three minutes or less. Using primary documents, public records, and real-world examples, the series breaks down how tribal governments actually function, what sovereignty means in practice, and how nonprofits sometimes imitate the language or appearance of tribal authority without having governance, citizens, or continuity.

Topics include what makes a tribe a government, why enrollment and elections matter, how federal recognition works, how to identify red flags of false tribal claims, and how misinformation spreads through education, philanthropy, and public institutions.

This podcast is designed for allies, educators, funders, journalists, and anyone who wants to support Indigenous sovereignty responsibly and with clarity.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Produced by the Alameda Native History Project.

Produced by Gabriel Duncan for the Alameda Native History Project.
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    • Why Identity Claims Without Government Structure Fall Apart

      Why Identity Claims Without Government Structure Fall Apart
      Feb 16 2026

      What happens when identity claims are not backed by a functioning government?

      This episode explains why Indigenous identity alone does not create tribal authority. We break down how real tribal nations are defined by governance, citizenship, and continuity, and why groups built on personal identity claims or cultural affiliation collapse under scrutiny when they lack elections, enrollment, or political structure.

      Understanding this distinction helps listeners recognize why legitimate tribal authority cannot rest on self-identification or symbolism, and why government structure is essential to sovereignty.

      New episodes drop every Monday.
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      2 min
    • How to Tell a Government from a Corporation

      How to Tell a Government from a Corporation
      Feb 9 2026

      How can you tell the difference between a sovereign tribal government and a nonprofit corporation?

      This episode breaks down the structural differences between governments and corporations. We explain how tribal nations exercise political authority through citizens, elections, laws, and continuity, and how nonprofits operate as corporations with boards, bylaws, and tax status instead. The episode clarifies why adopting cultural language, community programs, or Indigenous imagery does not create governmental authority.

      Understanding this distinction gives listeners practical tools to evaluate claims of sovereignty and avoid confusing corporate structures with real tribal governments.

      New episodes drop every Monday.
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      3 min
    • Why Tribal Elections Matter

      Why Tribal Elections Matter
      Feb 2 2026

      Why do tribal elections matter, and what do they tell us about real governance?

      This episode explains why elections are a core function of sovereign tribal governments. We break down how elections establish leadership legitimacy, accountability to citizens, and continuity of authority over time. The episode also clarifies why nonprofits and informal groups often avoid elections entirely, and why the absence of elections is a key warning sign when evaluating claims of tribal leadership.

      Understanding tribal elections helps listeners recognize real governments and avoid confusing corporations or self-appointed leaders with sovereign nations.

      New episodes drop every Monday.
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      3 min
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