Monthly Session

Brief Description: Tourism and culture-centered activities provide a unique lens through which to examine tribal and Native communities’ efforts to balance their interests in economic development with their desire to preserve their cultures in the face of outside influences, protect sacred sites, leave Native lands and ecosystems unspoiled, and maintain the tranquility and privacy of their communities. Additionally, like casino revenue, tourism is disproportionately subject to upheavals in the economy and public health restrictions.

This session will focus on how tribal and Native communities have navigated this decision-making process and sought to diversify their activities to make their enterprises less vulnerable to economic, social and health crises.