Native Bidaské: Inside the Great Lakes Tribal Economy
What does economic sovereignty look like when tribal nations lead?
Join us for a special episode of Native Bidaské as we talk with Brian Edwards, associate publisher/editor of Tribal Business News, about the upcoming Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit—a two-day working event where tribal leaders, enterprise executives, entrepreneurs, and federal partners roll up their sleeves on growth in Indian Country.
📍 When & Where:
Summit Dates: September 16–17, 2025
Location: Gun Lake Casino Resort (Wayland, Mich.)
The summit convenes leaders from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to share practical playbooks for building resilient, culturally grounded economies.
💡 On the Agenda:
– Federal contracting and SBA opportunities
– Tribal energy independence
– Native finance and business growth
– Workforce development, higher education, and building codes
– PLUS: Keynote from former Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, “Don’t Wait for Permission to Lead”
🎥 Bidaské Livestream Details:
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CT | 10:00 a.m. MT | 9:00 a.m. PT
Streaming on: Facebook, YouTube, and Native News Online
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