Biennial Tribal Summit
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The Tribal Summit is a biennial event that facilitates collaboration between the University of Idaho (UI) President and representatives from the 11 tribes with whom the university has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The summit provides a platform to discuss mutual interests and strengthen relationships.
The summit, held in 2015 and 2017, focused on critical areas such as natural resources, education and developing culturally responsive ways of learning and knowing. These discussions centered around how to integrate Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems into academic programs, research and community engagement.
In 2019, the focus of the third summit shifted towards the intersection of business and economics. Specific topics included:
- Understanding the connection between the College of Business and Economics and tribal business and enterprise departments.
- Exploring tribal sovereignty and its influence on business practices and economic development.
- Reviewing course offerings and potential areas of emphasis that could enhance tribal collaborations and opportunities, ensuring that the university's programs align with the needs and priorities of the tribal communities.
The summit serves as an ongoing dialogue to build partnerships, develop educational opportunities and strengthen tribal sovereignty within the context of higher education and business.