A tribal planner needs current information about his reservation to plan for future economic development. Some of the information he needs is available from tribal administrative records. But other information that would contribute to a broad picture of the reservation’s characteristics must be obtained from other sources. Where can he turn?

A Commission for Indian Affairs in a southeastern state wants to improve access to health services for tribal members. What information resources exist to support that need?

Tribal college administrators launch a 5-year plan to improve the curriculum and accessibility to courses. What kinds of data are available to identify the characteristics of potential students?

A policy analyst at a federal agency wants to measure the effectiveness of programs that fund critical health care services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations nationwide. Where could she turn for assistance?

A national organization serving American Indians and Alaska Natives wants to advocate for programs that improve housing on reservations. What source of information could be important for the research needed to develop a legislative agenda?