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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.
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies concluded three days of hearings as part of their American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearings. Witnesses included […]
Agenda Available for #NAFOA2025 The agenda is live, and registration is open for NAFOA’s 43rd Annual Conference, being held April 28-29, 2025 at the New Orleans Marriott. The conference will offer two full days […]
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