Indigenous group governance is a relatively neglected area of study in public administration and political science. The School of Public Administration at The University of New Mexico is launching a new concentration in Native American Governance, and having APPAM's Fall Conference in Albuquerque offers the occasion to critically evaluate the governance needs of indigenous groups and put these issues on the agenda of the Association. This panel will explore a variety of the key policy issues and public management needs of indigenous groups, with a particular emphasis on the local context of New Mexico.