Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act
A Series for Tribal Nations
Dear colleagues,
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) unlocking the largest single infusion of federal funding to Indian Country in the history of the United States, the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development (Harvard Project) invites you to participate in a discussion series on navigating the many issues and questions surrounding the implementation of this legislation.
From setting tribal priorities, to building infrastructure, and managing and sustaining projects, 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 tribes take on the challenges presented by the ARPA, this series launched by the Harvard Project will feature tribal leaders, academics, experts in tribal law, and others to help tribes and policymakers best leverage the resources and opportunities made available through this new law.
Our first session, titled “How Tribal Governments Can and Can’t use ARPA” is scheduled for Wednesday, May 26 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST over Zoom.
Our discussion will feature:
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Joseph P. Kalt, Ford Foundation Professor (Emeritus) of International Political Economy & Co-Director, Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development |
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Del Laverdure, Attorney and Former Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior |
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Burton Warrington, President, Indian Ave Group |
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Jennifer Weddle, HLS 2000, J.D., Principal Shareholder, Co-Chair American Indian Law Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig, LLP |
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Andy Werk, Jr., President, Fort Belknap Indian Community |
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Moderated by Karen Diver, HKS 2003, M.P.A., Board of Governors, Honoring Nations, Harvard Project |
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