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Get Regional Perspectives on Tribal Policy at #NAFOA2025 During the General Session on Tuesday, April 29th, join leaders from various regional tribal organizations for a discussion on tribal priorities, insights, and strategies in the […]
Last week, NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship spoke on the Nonprofit Leadership and Development: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies panel at the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s Reservation Economic Summit. (Left to right: Cory Blankenship with NAFOA 1st Vice President VaRene Martin)
Tribal Sovereignty in Times of Transition at #NAFOA2025 During the General Session on Tuesday, April 29th, join distinguished tribal leaders for a candid discussion on navigating complex political landscapes and advancing tribal […]
We are excited to welcome Marisa Joseph (Tulalip Tribes of Washington) as our new Policy Specialist at NAFOA. Previously, she was a fellow at Dartmouth's Tribal Services and Solutions program, where she worked on the White House Initiative for Native American educational equity and strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities at the U.S. Department of Education.
The United States Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing yesterday to consider Michael Faulkender’s nomination to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This position advises and assists the Treasury […]
The Department of the Treasury announced that it would be holding negotiated rulemaking to narrow the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act only to enforce penalties against foreign companies. “The […]
Photo of the Week: NAFOA Board President Chairman Butler of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (right) connected with Senator Lisa Murkowski (left) after his testimony at the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) Oversight Hearing “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress." In his testimony, President Butler highlighted key issues affecting tribal finance, business development, and economies, including the current funding freeze impacting many tribal programs. Murkowski was recently selected as Chairman of SCIA.
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