By working together to address economic challenges and improving access to financial services, we can build a more inclusive economy that supports the economic potential of Native communities here in Oklahoma and across the country. The COVID-19 Pandemic in Indian Country: Challenge and Resilience Tribal nations have long been a critical source of economic opportunity and stability.
For the U.S. economy overall, tribes provided over 1.1 million jobs prior to the pandemic. 2 Here in Oklahoma, when looking at how the economic activity of tribes compares with different industries in the state, tribes would rank 9th in output, at over $ billion, and 11th in job creation—greater than either the construction or utilities industries.