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LATEST BROADCASTS
JULY 28, 2021
Matt Orley will be coming back this conference to host live illustrations
NAFOA is excited to welcome back Matt Orley with Big Paper Strategies to the 2021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference on September 27-28, 2021.
JULY 26, 2021
July 26: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
NAFOA is bringing you a special 5 Things You Need to Know this Week. In case you missed it, get to know our new Executive Director, as well as learn about upcoming funding opportunities for tribes, webinars, and job opportunities.
JULY 25, 2021
Policy Alert: Commerce Department Announces $3 Billion Investment in America’s Communities
On July 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is announcing $3 billion in funding opportunities to invest in distressed and underserved communities, including Indian Country, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The EDA investment is broken into six Notices of Funding Opportunities.
JULY 20, 2021
NAFOA Announces Richard Frias as its New Executive Director
NAFOA is pleased to announce that Richard “Rico” Frias (Chiricahua Apache from the Chihene Nde Nation) has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. Mr. Frias joined NAFOA on Monday, July 12, 2021.
JULY 19, 2021
July 19: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
It's Monday and NAFOA is bringing you the latest 5 Things You Need to Know This Week. Learn about upcoming virtual events for Native students, grants to increase access to clean water, job opportunities, and more.
JULY 14, 2021
Don't Miss Comedian Marc Yaffee at NAFOA's Closing Reception
Join us for NAFOA's Closing Reception at Howl at the Moon on Tuesday, September 28th featuring networking, fun, and great entertainment. We'll start the night with a performance from our talented emcee and conference comedian, Marc Yaffee. Marc is a writer, comedian, and podcaster who has entertained us during our virtual conferences in the past and we are excited to finally host him in person.
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.
2021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
about 2 monthsFall Conference
September 26, 2021OSU Intermediate Tribal Finance and Accounting Program
2 monthsOnline/Virtual
October 12, 2021Online Introductory Tribal Finance and Accounting Certificate Program
5 monthsProfessional Development
January 10, 202240th Annual Conference
8 monthsConferences
April 4, 2022
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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