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It’s Not Too Late to Register for #NAFOA2026

April 8, 2026

There’s still time to join us in Reno! The NAFOA 44th Annual Conference is happening April 27th-28th, and registration is still open. Don’t miss two days of expert panels, economic insights, and networking opportunities with Tribal finance and business leaders from across the country.

Please be aware that the complete agenda for the conference will go live approximately 8 weeks prior to the event date.

Win Prizes at #NAFOA2026

Play to win some great prizes at #NAFOA2026! Complete challenges in the app during the conference, and you could win an Amazon gift card and a Takelma Coffee Roasting Co. gift card. Owned by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Takelma Coffee Roasting Co. prides itself on the care and tradition that goes into each cup and uses only specialty-grade, sustainably sourced ingredients.

Board of Directors Election

NAFOA will hold elections during the conference to fill the positions of President and 2nd Vice President. The election will take place on Tuesday, April 28th, from 7:30 – 11:30 am. All registered and present at NAFOA’s 44th Annual Conference are entitled to cast an individual vote.

Member Tribe Voting

Each NAFOA Member Tribe is entitled to cast one weighted vote, worth 6 Individual votes, for each Board position up for election (this is referred to as a Member Tribe vote). For a Member Tribe to cast its weighted vote, they must be in attendance at the conference. NAFOA will have a list of the Member Tribe Representatives. Please email Jaycee Salling at jaycee@nafoa.org if someone else will cast the vote on behalf of your Tribe.

Nominations will be accepted until 2 pm on April 27th. Please see the Board Elections Guidelines and Nomination Form for more information.

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