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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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Don’t Miss Your Shot: #NAFOA2026 Closing Reception

Wrap up #NAFOA2026 with a closing reception at Birdeez, a one-of-a-kind indoor experience that blends traditional games with innovative technology. Experience immersive group games like digital darts, interactive trivia, and tech-infused […]

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February 9: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

On Tuesday, February 3rd, NAFOA Board President Chairman Rodney Butler (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian & Insular Affairs Oversight Hearing on “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Pictured: (Left to Right) NAFOA Board President Chairman Rodney Butler (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation), Chairman Derrick Watchman with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, The House of Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian & Insular Affairs Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Indian & Insular Affairs Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), Chairwoman Hope Silvas (Shivwitz Band of Paiutes), Co-chair Haven Harris of the Native American Contractors Association Board of Directors.
  • Policy Alert

NAFOA Testimony, Oversight Hearing on “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country”

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, February 3rd, NAFOA Board President Chairman Rodney Butler (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian & Insular Affairs Oversight […]

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February 2: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

Congratulations to Leadership Summit Alumni Joshua Emerson (Diné/Navajo Nation), Class of 2018, and Maximillian T. Frye (Wichita and Affiliated Tribes), Class of 2025, on being named to NCAIED’s 2026 Native American 40 Under 40. We commend them for their outstanding leadership and meaningful contributions to their communities.
  • Policy Alert

Senate Fails to Advance FY 2026 Funding Bill with Congress Facing January 31st Deadline

Earlier today, the Senate failed to advance legislation that would have completed the FY 2026 funding cycle and prevented a partial shutdown on January 31st. On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 7148, the […]

  • Backgrounder

Appropriations and Continuing Resolutions

Table of Contents Appropriations and continuing resolutions are the two primary mechanisms through which Congress funds the federal government. Appropriations provide planned annual funding for agencies and programs. Continuing resolutions […]

  • Backgrounder

What Is Budget Reconciliation?

Table of Contents Budget reconciliation is a method Congress may use to consider legislation regarding changes to existing revenue, direct spending, or debt limit laws. It is an expedited process […]

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