The Policy Department uses a strategic approach to First Nations’ advocacy work, with the goal of restoring control to tribes and Native communities over the assets they own. By now, Indians are fully aware that asset ownership is not enough; tribes and individuals must be in control in order to benefit from, preserve and grow their assets. Our Policy Department identifies and implements initiatives and programs aimed at restoring Native control and culturally compatible stewardship of tribal and individual assets. To inform our policy work, our efforts have been directed at assisting tribes and tribal organizations with identification, control and growth of their assets, whether natural, financial or cultural resources. Our Native American Asset Watch Initiative frames and implements our policy agenda.