Indian & Indigenous Affairs

Sovereignty. Culture. Economic Empowerment.

Indigenous nations are not communities — they are sovereign governments.
DLG Partners works alongside tribal nations and indigenous leadership across the U.S. and internationally to design sovereign-strength strategies for governance, commerce, infrastructure, and intergovernmental relations. Our work respects cultural identity while activating long-term independence, self-determination, and economic growth.

What We Deliver

  • Sovereign Nation Strategy & Governance Advisory
    Support for tribal leadership in nation-building, self-governance frameworks, and intergovernmental positioning.

  • Federal Program Navigation & Capital Access
    Guidance through the complex ecosystem of U.S. federal funding, grants, and infrastructure programs — maximizing impact and compliance.

  • Indigenous Commerce & Investment Strategy
    Structuring commercial ventures, sovereign economic zones, and partnerships with the private sector, rooted in cultural priorities.

  • Land, Energy & Infrastructure Development
    Advisory on clean energy, transportation, broadband, and housing projects in tribal territories — aligned with federal and climate resilience goals.

  • Cultural Sovereignty & International Recognition
    Supporting cultural preservation, education, and formal recognition at multilateral institutions and global indigenous platforms.

Who We Support

  • U.S.-federally recognized and non-U.S. federally recognized tribal nations and tribal governments

  • First Nations and Indigenous organizations globally

  • Tribal economic development authorities and investment boards

  • Foundations and policy groups focused on indigenous advancement

  • Sovereign partners engaging indigenous governments diplomatically or commercially

Recent Engagements

  • Established a framework for building a coalition of support throughout the United States federal and state governments and private sectors

  • Advised a Tribal Government on formulating a framework for accessing multi-national financial platforms

  • Helped a Tribal Nation shape policy proposals for Indigenous Rights forums

Why It Matters

  • True sovereignty is not symbolic — it’s strategic.
    When indigenous nations have the tools, partnerships, and capital to act in their own interest, they become global actors, not just historical footnotes.

DLG Partners Honors Sovereign Identity with Global Strategy

Our mission is to amplify indigenous leadership with the same precision and power afforded to nation-states.

Let’s design futures rooted in heritage — and built on strength.

Contact:
Oliver N.E. Kellman, Jr., J.D.
Executive Managing Director
Email: oliver@dlg-partners.com