Learn to become a leader in your community!
During this 6-day/5-night program, native youth develop the skills and attitudes to become active citizens in their tribes and communities. While exploring Washington, DC, students observe government officials and tribal leaders first-hand as they advocate for issues impacting Indian Country. On Close Up, students have the opportunity to:
- Engage in workshops with other students from different tribal communities and discuss the most pressing issues facing their communities;
- Discover the historic relationship between tribes and the U.S. government;
- Explore current issues impacting Indian Country; and
- Create Tribal Action Initiatives to address their concerns, and present them to tribal leaders, political experts, and policymakers.
Participation in a Close Up program requires parent or guardian approval for any participants under 18 years of age.
