USET’s Office of Economic Development is pleased to continue sharing updates on our ongoing collaboration with the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), the driving force behind the Survey of Native Nations.  We first shared the opportunity to participate in the Survey of Native Nations in May 2024, to better understand the economic conditions, governance structures, and priority spending shaping Indian Country today. 

With the survey expansion’s new findings, we invite USET member Tribal Nations to join us for an in-depth discussion of the results and what they reveal about our shared progress and challenges. This member-only webinar will highlight how Tribal voices and data are shaping national understanding of Native governance and economies, and how continued participation can strengthen future updates.

By connecting in this session, members will have the opportunity to::

• Contribute to shaping the next phase of the Survey of Native Nations.
• Learn about emerging trends and lessons from across Indian Country.
• Share their own Nation’s experiences and priorities.

When: December 3 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend:

• Tribal Leaders interested in governance and data-informed decision-making;
• Tribal Economic Developers and Planners;  
• Tribal Policy and Research Staff engaged in data collection, analysis, or program evaluation; and,
• Tribal Administrators and Program Managers who use community data to guide strategy and investments.

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Rebecca Naragon, USET Economic Development Director, at RNaragon@usetinc.org.

Draft Agenda

• Welcome and Opening Remarks
• Partnership Overview
• History and Purpose of the Survey of Native Nations: How this effort began and its role in supporting Tribal decision-making
• Presentation of Key Findings: Insights, trends, and stories emerging from the latest survey data
• Member Reflections and Discussion: Opportunities for USET members to share their experiences and lessons learned
• Questions & Answers / Open Dialogue
•  Next Steps: How to stay engaged and contribute to the next phase of the survey