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"What's one piece of financial advice that you would give to the next generations?" Matt Orley of Big Paper Strategy posed this powerful question to the community at #NAFOAFall25 — and we want to hear your take!
Federal Government Shutdown Begins October 1, 2025: Implications for Tribal Nations
The Shutdown Will Begin In Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Senate is expected to vote later this evening on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to continue funding the Federal Government, which […]
#NAFOAFall25 is a wrap! Big thanks to everyone who joined us this week—and to our furry VIPs, Chachi and Max from Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas, for bringing extra smiles.
NAFOA Honors the Life and Legacy of Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr.
Washington, D.C.— NAFOA (founded as the Native American Finance Officers Association) is deeply saddened by the passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr., longtime Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and […]
NAFOA Honors 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients at Fall Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 23, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTBettina GonzalezDirector of Communicationsbettina@nafoa.org PORTLAND, OR— The NAFOA Lifetime Achievement Awards represent the highest honor bestowed by the organization. The NAFOA Board of Directors […]
The seventh cohort of the NAFOA Leadership Summit participated in a professional development session on Sunday, with discussions led by Tribal leaders and Native executives, including Nike N7 Founder Sam McCracken (pictured center).
Template Letter for Written Comments: Treasury’s Adoption Tax Credit Implementation Consultation
On September 15th, the U.S Department of the Treasury held a virtual consultation on implementing Sections 70402 and 70403, “Recognizing Indian Tribal Government for Purposes of Determining Whether a Child […]
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