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NAFOA 44th Annual Conference

April 26 @ 5:00 pm - April 28 @ 5:00 pm

2026 Fall Finance and Tribal Economies Conference

September 20 - September 22

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Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday for #NAFOA2026

Friday, March 27th, is your last chance to lock in early-bird pricing for NAFOA’s 44th Annual Conference — registration fees increase by $150 at midnight. Join us for two days […]

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March 23: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

NAFOA Board Treasurer Amy Minniear, who also serves as Tribal Treasurer of the Pechanga Band of Indians, testified before the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee during the FY27 American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearings.
  • Policy Alert

Highlights From NAFOA Testimony, American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearings

Earlier this week, on March 18th, NAFOA Board Treasurer Amy Minnear (Pechanga Band of Indians) testified before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for […]

  • Conference Update

#NAFOA2026 session spotlight on AI Data Centers: Economic Empowerment or the Next Extractive Industry?

With the rise of AI, Tribal Nations face new decisions regarding the benefits, risks, and infrastructure required for data centers on their land. During the General Session on Tuesday, April 28th, […]

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March 16: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

We’re excited to welcome back LA-based comedian, writer, and member of the Jicarilla Apache Tribe, Gigi Modrich, to Emcee #NAFOA2026. Gigi brings a warm, hilarious, and seamless flow to every moment of our conference. We’re thrilled to have her guide us through an exciting and informative two-days.
  • Policy Alert

NAFOA to Testify Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies for their American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearings

Next Wednesday, March 18th, at 3:45 p.m. Eastern, NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies […]

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Spotlight on Tribal Energy: Financing, Development & Real-World Lessons

Attendees at #NAFOA2026 will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the financial and strategic foundations of Tribal energy development through a series of focused sessions. Experts in energy development, […]

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