Reopening the Federal Government: Impacts and Policy Guidance for Tribal Leaders

NAFOA invites you to join us for a discussion on how federal government shutdowns affect Native communities and what Tribal leaders can expect as government operations resume.

We will be joined by leading policy experts and researchers from the Brookings Institution to provide Tribal leaders, finance officers, and administrators with actionable insights on:

-Immediate impacts on Tribal operations, including delays in federal funding, contract support costs, and program disbursements
-Service disruptions across key areas: healthcare, education, law enforcement, and social services
-The reopening process: what to expect as government operations restart and how to navigate the backlog
-Long-term aftermath: addressing deferred maintenance, delayed projects, and strained resources
-Preparedness strategies to strengthen tribal resilience against future shutdowns
-Advocacy priorities to protect tribal funding and fulfill federal trust responsibilities