Roberts Rules: Guiding Motions with Respect and Wisdom

Led by seasoned parliamentarian and Tlingit elder Patrick Anderson, this replay of a 10/8/25 webinar provides an overview of Robert's Rules basics, with important cultural insights.
Format

Webinar

Starting date

On Demand

Author

Patrick Anderson

Video

1 hour 11 minutes

Level

Basic

Price

Free

About the course

Explore how tribal councils and Native boards can apply Robert’s Rules of Order in ways that align with Indigenous leadership principles and the Seven Generations framework while learning the basics of motions, debate, and voting. 

Patrick Anderson

Patrick is a Tlingit Elder (Eagle moiety, Thunderbird Clan, from Dry Bay, Yakutat) and Alutiiq (from Cordova). His Tlingit name is Daakudein. He is descended from Chiefs, Clan Leaders, and Shamans, and as a Translational Leader, participated in the restoration of language, culture, and tradition for his tribe.

Patrick serves as the Parliamentarian for the National Congress of American Indians. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Michigan Law School, he has been an attorney in private practice in Alaska, a university Professor, and CEO of tribally focused nonprofit organizations.

Patrick has a long history in public policy on Alaska Native issues. He is currently serving as a member of the United Nations Community Advisory Panel on biodiversity, with a background in northern fisheries and forest management. He also lectures on Indigenous Cultures for Princess Cruise Lines.

Patrick brings long expertise in Northern health, childhood acquired trauma and healing, as well as 20 years of experience in Lean Management/Healthcare and management science.
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