Washington, DC | USET Partnership Program

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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Close Up is a positive experience for students…

seeing themselves as having the power to influence the democratic process.

— Sheilagh, Educator, California ”

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“

I learned that there’s a huge network of people with the same goals and drive as me…

and that our collaboration really could make a difference. It gave me hope for the future of our communities and our nation!

— Kemper, Student, Texas ”

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“

Close Up brought me CLOSER to politics…

the entire notion no longer seemed obscure. I became very involved in politics on the local and national level.

— Margaret, Student, New York ”

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“

I’m truly blown away by what Close Up’s been able to accomplish in the last two weeks during IMPACT 2020…

The material seems very high level, and my daughter’s been very motivated to participate every day. I wanted to be sure to commend the staff on providing such a great experience!

— Alison, Parent, MA ”

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