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Tribal Energy And The World

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Wed. 6/11 11a: Tribes have the unique position of being sovereign nations within a nation. This status allows tribal leaders to leave the reservation or village and negotiate on a global scale. What obstacles to tribes face when they venture outside the U.S.? Are tribal leaders equipped to negotiate deals beyond its borders?

Guests include Tara M. Sweeney (Inupiat) Senior Vice President, External Affairs-Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Robin Puanani Danner (Native Hawaiian) President & CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Michelle Holiday (Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma) President of Michelle Holiday & Associates.