Bridge Cultures. Build Opportunitiy.
- Thursdays, October 22 – December 3 | 9 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom
What is the purpose of this certificate?
Gain the knowledge, context, and relationships needed to effectively and respectfully engage in business with Tribal Nations. This four-session certificate builds from foundational understanding to real-world application—centering sovereignty, economic systems, and trust-based partnerships.
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Schedule: Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST (Oct. 22 starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Dates: October 22, November 5, November 19, December 3
Who Should Take This Certificate Program?
- Professionals and entrepreneurs interested in partnering with or doing business in Indian Country
- Tribal members seeking to grow businesses or strengthen intertribal networks
- Government or nonprofit employees who work with tribal communities or want to deepen their cultural and economic understanding
- Corporate or institutional leaders aiming to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion through authentic engagement
- Educators and students interested in exploring Indigenous governance, policy, or business ecosystems
Breakout Session Outline for Tribal Business Certificate
$375 | Professional
$350 | Non-profit / UWSP Faculty & Staff
Testimonials
“This certificate program was beneficial in learning about Wisconsin Tribal Nation’s governments, businesses, and the American Indian Chamber of Commerce-Wisconsin. I would recommend this certificate to anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of how to work with Wisconsin Tribal Nations and be a good collaborative partner in the state.”
Fall 2024 participant
“The speakers were knowledgeable and shared real world advice that I can directly apply to my work. I appreciated the focus on building strong relationships with tribal governments and understanding the unique aspects of tribal business practices. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in working more effectively with tribal communities.”
Spring 2025 participant
“I liked hearing from different people representing different tribes in different professional positions. It gave a nice overview of what was happening in Wisconsin in tribal communities.”
Fall 2025 participant
About the Mural artist
Christopher Sweet, Ho-Chunk/White Earth Ojibwe, was born in Wisconsin and lives in the Wisconsin Dells area. He studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, N.M., and has exhibited work in solo and multi-artist shows. His commissioned works have been featured in printed materials and hang in corporate spaces, educational institutions, medical facilities and private collections throughout Wisconsin and the United States. In 2021, he was one of several artists commissioned for a mural initiative, “Paint the County.”
Acknowledgement
This certificate program is a partnership between the American Indian Chamber of Commerce and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Continuing Education Department.
The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, Inc. (AICCW) was formed in 1991 to advocate for, provide access to, and deliver business, community and economic development resources, tools, and networks to Wisconsin’s Native Nations, entrepreneurs, and Tribal Enterprises. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization, the AICCW is committed to being a resource for building wealth in Wisconsin Indian Country. To learn more please visit us at https://aiccw.org/
continuing education terms and conditions
The Continuing Education and Outreach office reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund.
Please provide an active email address that you regularly check when registering, so we can contact you if a program is cancelled or rescheduled.
To cancel your registration, please email uwspceweb@uwsp.edu
Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is notified at least fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days before the programs start date. Substitutions can be made at any time, but no shows will be responsible for the full certificate program fee.
Registration is complete only after full payment has been received. Program fees must be paid prior to the start of the event unless otherwise noted.
We expect all participants to attend for the duration of the training, have good internet connection, and participate with camera on.
Participants are responsible for ensuring their computer and internet connection meet the minimum requirements to participate in virtual programs via Zoom. For the best experience, we recommend using the Chrome or Firefox web browser. Download Zoom Client for Meetings
The Continuing Education and Outreach office is not responsible for participant technology issues, including but not limited to inadequate internet bandwidth, connectivity problems, or equipment malfunctions
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request if made at least two (2) weeks in advance. To request accommodations, please contact Continuing Education Customer Service at 715-346-3838 or uwspceweb@uwsp.edu