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JUNE 22, 2022 – NAFOA Executive Director Rico Frias testified before the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Energy Subcommittee on the crucial topic of energy development financing in Indian Country
June 21, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC —Today, in an historic move, the United States Department of the Treasury names Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba as the new Treasurer of the United States. Chief Malerba is the first Native American in history to hold the Treasurer position …
On Wednesday, Secretary of Interior Halland announced the names of the first-ever Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC). The STAC includes 24 representatives, two for each of the BIA’s twelve regions; ten of which are tribal leaders from NAFOA Member Tribes from seven different regions. The STAC will ensure Tribal leaders …
Registration is officially open for NAFOA’s 2022 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to be held October 3-4, 2022 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. Our conference brings tribal, state, federal, and industry partners together in one educational forum to discuss important economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great …
The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) will be holding a virtual listen session on "Cannabis in Indian Country" on June 17 at 3:30PM ET. / 9:30 AM HT. As discussions around national cannabis reform legislation take shape, SCIA staff is seeking comments from Tribal leaders, their designees, and other experts from Native communities on Tribal cannabis commerce and related equities.
NAFOA provides resources on every aspect needed for thriving tribal communities. In the latest "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," learn about upcoming and current funding opportunities and resources for energy, broadband, and clean water:
In NAFOA's latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about changes to the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program, upcoming webinars for tribes and community members, and more.
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