Native Sovereignty Center

Monday – Friday: 10AM – 4PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

learn, engage, indigenize

The Native Sovereignty Center is our more than our offices, it houses the Indigenous lending library, which provides people a chance to enjoy and check out books and stories that feature Native cultures and authors from around the world.

Welcome

At the Native Sovereignty Center, education is a cornerstone of our work, offering a wide array of resources and programs designed to deepen our connections as Indigenous Peoples. Central to our educational offerings is the Indigenous Pages Lending Library, which provides access to a vast collection of books and stories featuring Native authors and themes. Additionally, we host many educational programs that include workshops, Native crafts and arts, as well as cultural celebrations that highlight the vibrant traditions of various Indigenous communities. With ongoing plans to expand our offerings, your support ensures that we can continue to provide these valuable educational opportunities to both the Native community and the broader public. By contributing, you help foster an environment of learning and cultural enrichment that benefits everyone.
As a beacon of cultural preservation and empowerment, the Native Sovereignty Center supports UNC’s visibility and recognition of Indigenous traditions and practices. Your support enables us to continue these efforts, providing a platform where Indigenous voices can be heard and respected. We partner with Tribal Nations and national coalitions to bring critical issues to the forefront. Through your donations, we can sustain programs that celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures and work towards greater cultural understanding and respect in the broader community.
The Native Sovereignty Center serves as a crucial support network for over 31,000 Native & Indigenous individuals in the Cincinnati metro area, offering a welcoming space for community gathering and cultural exchange. Supporting this center means bolstering a community hub where Indigenous peoples can connect with their roots and where a sense of camaraderie and belonging is nurtured. We work to ensure it remains a place of peace and connection for the Indigenous population and our allies.

Urban Native Collective’s Native Sovereignty Center Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

The UNC Native Sovereignty Center is dedicated to fostering a space that upholds respect, good-faith engagement, and meaningful dialogue. This Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all members and visitors of the Native Sovereignty Center. We are committed to honoring the values and traditions of the Native community we serve.

To ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment, we ask all attendees to abide by the following guidelines.

Participation Guidelines

Engagement in Good Faith

All individuals should engage with one another in a spirit of good faith, fostering a constructive and respectful atmosphere that enhances community collaboration and understanding.

Respectful Dialogue

Respect is the foundation of our space. Disagreements may arise, but all conversations must be conducted with civility and intellectual curiosity, avoiding personal attacks, dismissiveness, or hostile behavior.
Do not interrupt, talk over, or monopolize discussions. Allow space for all voices.

Cultural and Identity Integrity

This space is committed to honoring Native sovereignty, identity, and lived experience. Participants are expected to be mindful of how they represent themselves, especially regarding cultural affiliations, expertise, and authority on Native issues.
Misrepresentation of identity, particularly claims to Native ancestry or authority without clear tribal affiliation, will not be tolerated.

No Disruptive or Harmful Behavior

Any behavior that makes attendees feel unsafe, unwelcome, or prevents meaningful discussion may result in removal from an event and/or being asked not to return.
Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to:

Discrimination, harassment, and/or bullying of any kind.
Aggressive or dismissive language.
Repeatedly speaking over others.
Making claims that diminish or invalidate Native sovereignty, history, or lived experiences

Enforcement & Consequences

Failure to adhere to this Code of Conduct may result in:

A verbal reminder from organizers
Being asked to leave an event
A request not to attend future events

Decisions regarding removal or exclusion will be made by an Urban Native Collective representative based on the impact of the behavior on the group.

Reporting Issues

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please speak with an Urban Native Collective representative or contact Briana@urbannativecollective.org.

We reserve the right to modify these guidelines as needed to maintain a welcoming, respectful space for all attendees.

Thank you for your commitment to fostering a meaningful, engaged community.

Review and Amendments

This Code of Conduct will be reviewed annually and may be amended as necessary to reflect the evolving needs of our community.

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1710 Blue Rock Street,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 4PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Why Support the Native Sovereignty Center?

The UNC serves the broad interests of Indigenous Peoples throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. We make space to hold conversation, to enjoy the lending library, to put on small events, and so much more. By donating to the Native Sovereignty Center, you are investing in the strength and vitality of the Indigenous community.

Support the Native Sovereignty Center—where every contribution deepens the impact of our collective efforts in empowering and enriching the lives of Indigenous peoples. Join us!

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