The Harvard Project and Michigan's 2024 Non-Gaming Tribal Economic Impact Study Featuring Eric Henson

Eric Henson, Citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard University, Director of the Ittapila Program for Nation Building and Outreach, and a long-time research fellow and affiliate with the Harvard Project, joins Tribal Economic Development to discuss Waséyabek's continued partnership with Harvard, including a series of guest lectures we've presented, projects we've collaborated on, and our continued utilization of the Harvard Project's pillars in everyday business activities. The group also discusses the recently released 2024 Michigan Non-Gaming Tribal Economic Impact Study, which revealed how Michigan’s Tribal Nations are leveraging their sovereignty to drive economic growth, sustainability, and prosperity at local, regional, and statewide levels.Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaseyabekIntro and outro music by Woodland Stream:Owyn Zapata, Co-Lead SingerChinodin Atkinson, SingerNolan Austin, SingerMon-eé Zapata, Back-Up SingerO’Felia Zapata, Back-Up SingerOnyleen Zapata, Back-Up SingerTribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.