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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Learn About the Art of #NAFOA2021 - and Be a Part of It!
Learn about the art of #NAFOA2021 - and be a part of it! Matt Orley of Big Paper Strategies will be returning to draw live illustrations each day of the conference. Register to join us on April 26-29.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Congressional - Tribal Leader Discussion on Tribal Relief Fund Formula
NAFOA and NCAI invite you to join Congressman Dan Kildee and other House Ways & Means Committee members next Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:00 EST for a tribal leader discussion on the possible formula for distributing the $20 billion Tribal Relief Fund.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
February 22: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
NAFOA supports our community by uplifting voices, news, and opportunities from our partners. In the 5 Things You Need to Know This Week, learn about our upcoming webinar, funding opportunities, financial coaching for individuals, and more. And make sure to check out the confirmation hearing of Rep. Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Join us on February 22 for "Introduction to Economics: Using Excel To Advance Your Skills"
This 90-minute webinar will build on some of the lessons in previous webinars in our Introduction series and advance your skills in Microsoft Excel. You will learn best practices for designing efficient forecasting models, as well as how to apply scroll bars, goal seek, data tables, and scenario manager to your models.
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
February 16: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
It's a short week, but there's still a lot you need to be aware of. Check out the latest updates from NAFOA, a webinar today for entrepreneurs, and opportunities for Native changemakers in the 5 Things You Need to Know this Week.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Tribal COVID-19 Town Hall Tomorrow: $1.9T Reconciliation Package
TOMORROW Friday, Feb 12 at 3:00 pm ET. NAFOA is coordinating with several national organizations to convene a Tribal Leader Town Hall tomorrow Friday, February 12, 2021 at 3:00 EST to discuss the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package - which includes a proposed $20 billion tribal relief fund - that Congress is expected to pass next week using budget reconciliation rules.
NAFOA Podcasts
NAFOA’s pilot podcast “Standing Together for Tomorrow,” invites tribal leaders to discuss the financial, community, and personal impacts of the pandemic on their tribes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Indian Country and isolated our people when we need to support each other the most. Listen as NAFOA’s 1st Vice President, VaRene Martin, sits down with Chairwoman Erica Pinto of Jamul Indian Village and Chairman Bo Mazzetti of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians to learn more about their community's response to the pandemic and how they are creating solutions for a more hopeful tomorrow.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
NAFOA is here to provide resources and information as Indian Country continues to navigate the latest COVID-19 Developments. Learn more about the status of legislative efforts that advocate for Indian Country's relief inclusion and the progress of the Tribal COVID-19 working group comprised of national and regional native organizations across the country.
RESOURCESEVENTS
NAFOA hosts and partners with key groups to provide educational and informational events to a wide variety of audiences.
Congressional - Tribal Leader Discussion on Tribal Relief Fund Formula
2 daysOnline/Virtual
March 1, 2021Virtual 39th Annual Conference
about 2 monthsSpring Conference
April 26, 2021Introductory Tribal Financial and Accounting Certificate
3 monthsProfessional Development
May 18, 20212021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
7 monthsFall Conference
September 27, 2021
Featured Publication
Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises
The Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises (Orange Book) addresses the complex economic activity and related entity differences of tribal settings. It also presents an overview of the financial reporting framework in a tribal setting. The Orange Book includes ten chapters covering the unique operating environment of tribal governments from financial reporting with business activities to fiduciary activities to federal tax and information reporting. The Orange Book was informally reviewed by accounting standard setters and includes sample tribal financial statements.
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