Who we are

Tribal & Community Governance Strategy. Founded by Stacey Skan, Real Tradish LLC. was born from a frustrating truth: Too many tribes and mission-driven organizations have bold goals but get stuck in bureaucratic limbo. After decades of navigating tribal workforce programs, federal compliance, and small business ownership, we realized the missing piece wasn’t passion—it was operational sovereignty.

*Our frameworks are forged from real-world experience.

We’re Not Typical Consultants

  • ✓ Culture-First: We design systems that embed tradition, don’t just acknowledge it.

  • ✓ Ops-Obsessed: Fix bottlenecks first, then train teams to sustain progress.

  • ✓ No Jargon: Clear, actionable steps—not theoretical frameworks.

Our Approach

  1. Diagnose: Uncover hidden gaps (e.g., "Why does HR need legal approval to hire?").

  2. Design: Co-create systems that balance culture, compliance, and speed.

  3. Delegate: Train your team to own the process—no dependency on us.

Who We Serve

  • Tribal Councils & Enterprises
    "Ready to move beyond ‘committee paralysis’?"

  • Nonprofits & Cooperatives
    "Stop letting funders dictate your operations."

  • Small City Governments
    "Apply tribal wisdom to cut red tape."

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Join the Movement

"Governance shouldn’t mean choosing between tradition and progress. Let’s build systems worthy of your mission."


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