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title: "Native Nations: Honoring Culture and Shaping Futures for Children and Families"
description: Report presenting a national agenda for Tribal early childhood development and practice that centers Tribal leadership and sovereignty as the foundation for transforming early childhood systems.
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# [Native Nations: Honoring Culture and Shaping Futures for Children and Families](https://www.childcaretrust.org/resources/native-nations-honoring-culture-and-shaping-futures-for-children-and-families)

 Written by [Child Care Trust™](https://www.childcaretrust.org/resources/author/child-care-trust) | Apr 17, 2026 4:06:47 PM

This report presents a national agenda for Tribal early childhood development and practice that centers Tribal leadership and sovereignty as the foundation for transforming early childhood systems.

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In addition to the full report, the following supplementary materials are available to help you share and communicate the findings with your networks and communities.

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