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Episode 43 features a very special guest - National Center Board Chairman Derrick Watchman. Chairman Watchman has served the organization for decades, and his involvement with The National Center goes back nearly 40 years, when he first attended the very first RES for the same reason that many people do - to find a job!
Derrick shares his story - a "Navajo from Navajo" who became a banker on the ground floor of the tribal gaming boom, Chief of Staff for multiple Navajo Nation Presidents, a Presidential appointee in the U.S. Department of Energy, Congressional candidate, and a widely respected business leader.
Derrick is fresh off testifying before the House Indian and Insular Affairs Committee regarding economic development programs in Indian Country. After listening to the podcast, you'll understand why the Committee wanted Derrick to testify.
In addition, Chris and Yvette talk about some of the latest developments at The National Center, including a new program, funded by the Administration for Native Americans, that seeks to improve tribal procurement systems. Plus, learn how our partner Aambé is building a movement to advance economic sovereignty in Indian Country.
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