Established in 1998 by the Project on Indigenous Governance and Development (formerly the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development), Honoring Nations highlights tribal government success by celebrating, documenting, and disseminating the stories of outstanding programs in self-governance. At the heart of Honoring Nations is the principle that tribes themselves hold the key to social, political, cultural, and economic prosperity - and that self-governance plays a crucial role in building and sustaining strong, healthy Indian nations. Honoring Nations helps shift the focus from what does not work to what does, fostering confidence and pride in American Indian governments as critical contributors to the well-being of their communities and citizens.