Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act: A Series for Tribal Nations, Session 6

From setting tribal priorities, to building infrastructure, to managing and sustaining projects, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presents an unprecedented opportunity for the 574 federally recognized tribal nations to use their rights of sovereignty and self-government to strengthen their communities. As the tribes take on the challenges presented by the Act, the Ash Center’s Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development is hosting a series designed to assist tribes, to help tribes learn from each other and from a wide array of guest experts. During this session, the sixth in the series, following a round of discussion between the panelists a brief Q+A session will be held to maximize the opportunities for audience participation.

This session, titled “How Native Nations Can Invest in Infrastructure” will feature:

• Lael Echo-Hawk (Pawnee Nation), Principal, MThirtySix, PLLC
• Wendy Helgemo (Ho-Chunk Nation), Senior Legislative Attorney, Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP
• Joe Valandra (Rosebud Sioux Tribe), Executive Director, Native American Contractors Association
• Jennifer Weddle (Northern Cheyenne Tribe) HLS 2000, JD, Principal Shareholder, Co-Chair American Indian Law Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Moderated by Karen Diver (Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa), HKS MPA 2003, Board of Governors, Honoring Nations, Harvard Project