Anton Treuer’s closed-door session, “Cultural Humility and Best Practices: A Field Guide on Indigenous Peoples,” is an exclusive leadership training for the Bush Foundation focused on deepening understanding of Native history, cultures, and communities. Drawing on his expertise as a celebrated Ojibwe scholar, author, and educator, Dr. Treuer guides participants through essential frameworks for cultural humility and best practices in engaging with Indigenous peoples.

This session offers a nuanced exploration of Indigenous experiences, addressing common misconceptions and providing practical guidance for fostering respectful relationships and equitable policies. Through storytelling, historical context, and lived experience, Dr. Treuer equips leaders with tools to recognize and challenge biases, understand the complexities of Native identity, and support Indigenous self-determination in organizational and philanthropic contexts.

Attendees can expect a candid, interactive environment tailored for leadership, where questions are encouraged and learning is grounded in both scholarship and community wisdom. The event underscores the importance of moving beyond stereotypes to genuine partnership, emphasizing that “we all do better when we all do better.”