PEMBROKE, N.C., June 12 -- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke issued the following news release:

At a time of new opportunity for tribal nations, leaders representing more than 20 Native communities from across the country gathered at UNC Pembroke on Tuesday to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping their future.

The fifth convening of the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity's (NACEP) Government-to-Government Roundtable Series brought tribal leaders, federal officials and development professionals to campus for discussions focused on workforce development, access to capital and strengthening tribal economies, while also exploring emerging opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastruct...