Help Shape Oweesta’s Native Gathering Day Topics Survey

Oweesta is planning the annual Native Gathering Day at the Opportunity[HT1] Finance Network Conference this October 20th in New Orleans, LA. We want the agenda to reflect the priorities of our Native CDFIs, partners, and community practitioners.

Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey and share which session topics would be most useful to you. Your input will help us design conversations that are timely, practical, and grounded in the work happening across Native communities.

1.Which best describes your organization or role?

Other

2.What is your primary reason for attending Native Gathering Day? (Select up to two.)

Learning about timely issues impacting Native CDFIs

Peer networking and relationship building

Sharing lessons learned from my work

Identifying resources, funding, or partnership opportunities

Learning practical tools or strategies I can take home

Supporting Native-led economic development

Other (please specify)

4.Of the topics you selected, which one is your highest priority and why?

5.What format would be most useful for Native Gathering Day sessions? (Select up to two.)

Other (please specify)

6.Are there specific questions, challenges, or opportunities you hope Native Gathering Day will address?

7.Are there speakers, organizations, or examples you would recommend featuring?

8.Would you be interested in contributing to Native Gathering Day as a speaker, facilitator, or discussion participant?

No

Maybe

Yes (Please share your name, organization, email, and topic area)

9.Is there anything else you would like Oweesta to consider as we plan Native Gathering Day?

Thank you for helping us shape a meaningful and relevant Native Gathering Day. We look forward to seeing you, soon!