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USET Impact Week Youth Summit

Work with fellow youth from USET Member Tribal Nations to engage Tribal Leaders and the USET Council on key issues affecting your Tribal Nation and homelands. 

Examine the relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government. 

During this seven-day/six-night program, students from USET Member Tribal Nations examine self-determination in Indian Country, the responsibilities of citizenship, and the contemporary impact of unfulfilled trust and treaty obligations. While visiting national institutions in Washington, D.C., and engaging with Tribal Leaders and the USET Council, students deepen their insight into Tribal sovereignty and Indigenous agency.   

With Close Up, students will:  

  • Collaborate to create a Sovereignty Statement to present to the USET Council;   
  • Engage directly with USET staff and Tribal Leaders during Impact Week events;   
  • Examine the impact of unfulfilled trust and treaty obligations through visits to monuments, memorials, and museums; and 
  • Develop and present a Tribal Action Initiative focused on a priority community issue.   

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Participation in a Close Up program requires parent or guardian approval for any participant under 18 years of age. Learn how we keep all students safe, secure, and supervised on every program.

EXPLORE ALL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

 

Washington, D.C.

Six-Day Program

Learn about American democracy first-hand during this in-depth exploration of the nation’s capital. Learn More >

America 250 High School Program

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in D.C. and Philadelphia! Learn More >

Customize a Program for Your School

Partner with Close Up to design a customized experience for your school! Learn More >

Civil Discourse Lab

A multi-day D.C. experience for students or educators to foster thoughtful discussion of current issues.
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Washington, D.C. & New York City

Examine the relationship between business and government while visiting two of America’s most important cities. Learn More >

Washington, D.C. & Williamsburg

Study the evolution of American democracy by stepping back in time in two historical cities. Learn More >

Washington, D.C.

Four-Day Program

Explore the capital city in a fast-paced, four-day adventure! Learn More >

New Americans Program

Discover our nation’s diverse heritage in a D.C. program geared toward immigrant and migrant students. Learn More >

Indigenous Youth Programs

Examine the priorities and challenges of Tribal communities through D.C. programs designed for Native youth.   Learn More >

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