Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, holding that Native American tribes are not immune from certain bankruptcy court proceedings, including the automatic stay provision of the Bankruptcy Code. The case involved an online payday lending operation owned by a tribal government. When […]
Join NAFOA and experts from FORVIS for a webinar on Tuesday, August 29 from 2-3:00 pm Eastern Time on Cost Allowability and Allocability.Unallowable costs have long been a prime target for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Auditors. Proper identification and segregation of unallowable costs is a key component of an adequate accounting system and […]
The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee will be holding its twelfth periodic meeting on September 7, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET. This will be a hybrid in person and virtual meeting. You may register for the upcoming meeting here. Please register by Monday, September 5, 2023, 5 p.m. ET. An agenda is forthcoming.
Join NAFOA for a conversation on educational pathways and critical skills learned from career and service. CPA and guest speaker Abraham Farani will discuss his journey from the classroom to the council room, sharing the many chapters of his experience. Moderator and Leadership Summit alumnus Bobby "Trae" Trousdale will join Farani in discussing tips and skill […]
Join NAFOA for a conversation with the Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman, to discuss pivotal career moments that have shaped his approach to management and leadership. Moderator Bobby "Trae" Trousdale will join Chef Sherman in a dialogue that will provide fresh insights for young professionals on the often-overlooked task of receiving and delivering feedback as their […]
What does the modernized #CommunityReinvestmentAct mean for Indian Country? On November 28, join NAFOA, the Center for Indian Country Development, and partners for a webinar conversation on the updated regulations and opportunities for Native communities.
Last Thursday, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published a new interim final rule (IFR) for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, as well as sending out a Dear Tribal Leader letter requesting consultation on the newly released rule. There will be a consultation session held on November 29th at 2 p.m. […]
The Center for Indian Country Development invites you on December 13 for an event focused on innovative ways that Native communities, policymakers, and researchers are gathering and working with data to tell a more complete story of Indian Country. This event culminates CICD’s 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The December 13 event will feature […]
The Grants Management for Tribal Entities course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and strategies required to effectively manage grants within tribal communities. Designed for tribal leaders, administrators, grant managers, and individuals responsible for overseeing grant-funded projects, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of […]