1. ACCOUNTING:
SEEKING TRIBAL INPUT ON GASB’S TECHNICAL PLAN
| The Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC) is seeking feedback on prioritizing the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Technical Plan. Your insights will play a crucial role in informing the GASB’s decisions as it sets its agenda. Responses are due no later than Monday, April 8th. Participation in the accounting and financial reporting process aids in guaranteeing that tribal concerns and distinct needs are acknowledged and integrated by the GASB. The estimated completion time for the survey is 20-30 minutes. |
2. GRANTS:
NATIVE YOUTH SUMMER CAMP GRANTS
| Summer Camp Grant applications are open through May 1, 2024. Applications are available to Native Nation and Native-led summer camps for Native youth to support summer camps. The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) is providing funding for Tribes and Native-run organizations that use innovative activities which intertwine the old with the new to strengthen traditional cultural knowledge and teach skills to live healthy and productive lifestyle. Applications for funding are based on the following required criteria: The camp must provide summer programming to Native Youth up to 18 years of age and be inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ2S+ Native youth; The program must include education on diabetes prevention, nutrition, physical fitness and/or other health and wellness topics; The program should include education on culture, language and community advocacy; The program should involve Native Elders and/or have active community involvement; and The camp must follow safety and security protocols and procedures to protect and care for the youth and Elders, including maintaining social distancing and mask wearing when needed, and provide education for hand washing, and how infectious disease can spread. |
3. WORTH A LISTEN: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING HELPS TRIBAL ECONOMIES DIVERSIFY
| .On the first day of this year’s Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas, some 200 people were milling around a conference room in Caesars Palace waiting to meet with potential business partners. The summit’s annual Buy Native matchmaking expo felt sort of like a speed-dating event, but it was at 9 a.m., the dress code was business casual and the goal was to leave with a contract. “You have to kiss a lot of frogs. You have to meet a lot of people,” said Sharon Hamer, co-founder of Akiak Holdings, owned by the Akiak Native Community. “We’re in remote southwest Alaska, and we can provide the same level of services as the lower 48 tribes,” Hamer said, including services in technology and facilities management. About 75 buyers were present, including a couple of Fortune 500 companies like Walmart and lots of federal agencies. “We give you the opportunity to sit down and meet with a company or with a federal government to talk about a potential opportunity,” said Chris James, president and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, which hosts the Reservation Economic Summit. “We expect over $1 billion worth of contracts will be given out this year.” |
4. INTERNATIONAL:
TE HUI TAKETAKE A TE PUNA TAHUA TOA, INTERNATIONAL SUMMON ON ‘GROWING THE INDIGENOUS ECONOMY GLOBALLY’
| Indigenous leaders are invited to register and participate in Te Hui Taketake a Te Puna Tahua Toa, the international summit on ‘Growing the Indigenous Economy Globally’, taking place in Rotorua, Aotearoa, New Zealand, from 25 – 27 July 2024. The summit aims to convene leaders, decision-makers, and key influencers involved in indigenous entities and communities. This summit promises to offer an enriching experience for all participants, featuring insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions. Early bird registration is available until Friday, 31 May, ensuring access to discounted rates. Further details, including the program outline, accommodation options, registration fees, and travel and visa requirements, are available on the website. |
5. JOBS:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SEEKING SELF-GOVERNANCE AND GRANTS ANALYST
| The Self-Governance & Grants Analyst will identify and coordinate self-governance and grant proposal development for a portion of the federal portfolio at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, to extend and expand the Nation’s programs and services as prioritized by Administration. The incumbent will write grant proposals and assist with compacting and implementation of self-governance programs as well as provide administrative, research, and regulatory support for the Office of Self-Governance. |
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