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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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  • Policy Alert

NAFOA To Testify before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian & Insular Affairs on Tribal Economic Development

Next Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, NAFOA Board President Chairman Rodney Butler (Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Natural Resources, […]

  • Conference Update

Beyond the Conference: Make the Most of Your Time in Reno

Mark your calendar for April 27–28, 2026! Join us at the Grand Sierra in Reno, NV, for two impactful days of networking, conversations, and insights. While you’re there, take time […]

  • Backgrounder

How the Federal Budget Process Works 

Table of Contents The federal budget process determines how the U.S. government raises and spends trillions of dollars each year. The process involves multiple steps, competing priorities, and frequent delays. […]

  • Newsletter

January 26: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

NAFOA team members met with Tribal leaders from the Tohono O’odham Nation, including Chairman Verlon Jose and Vice Chairwoman Clara Johnson, to discuss current priorities and shared goals. As one of our Member Tribes, we valued the time spent listening to their stories and feedback to better understand how NAFOA can strengthen partnerships and provide meaningful resources.
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January 20: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

The NAFOA team gathered last week at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort (Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation) in Arizona for our Winter Staff Retreat and spent the time collaborating, brainstorming, and discussing priorities for the New Year ahead!
  • On-Demand Policy Webinar

Overview of Treasury Final Rules: General Welfare Exclusion & Wholly Owned Tribal Entities

Date Recorded: January 15th, 2026 Download: PowerPoint Presentation Speakers: Fatima Abbas, Director, Office of Tribal & Native Affairs at U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Designated Federal Officer for the […]

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January 12: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

Join us this Spring for the NAFOA 2026 Conference, happening April 27–28 in Reno, Nevada. Two days of connection, learning, and forward-looking conversations you won’t want to miss—mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!

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