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Ten outstanding Native American professionals are joining the seventh Leadership Summit cohort at the 2025 NAFOA Finance and Tribal Economies Conference. The 2025 class brings emerging young leaders recognized for […]
Last month, NAFOA brought Tribal priorities to Capitol Hill for a series of meetings with congressional offices. Along the way, we even hopped on the Senate underground train! (Pictured: NAFOA 1st Vice President VaRene Martin, on the move in D.C.).
Overview The NAFOA Board of Directors conducted a successful fly-in event to Capitol Hill in July, advocating for the passage of S. 2022, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act. […]
NAFOA's Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) gathered for its annual meeting to advance strategies for strengthening Tribal economies and Native American financial leadership. During the meeting, we honored CAC Chair Dawson Her Many Horses from Wells Fargo with an Eighth Generation blanket in recognition of his exceptional dedication to supporting NAFOA's mission.
The agenda is now live, and registration is open for NAFOA’s 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference, being held September 22-23, 2025, at the Hilton Portland Downtown. Get ready […]
Last week, the House and Senate appropriations committees held markup sessions for the FY 2026 Interior Appropriations Act, with both including significant federal investment in Tribal programs, though differing in […]
The NAFOA team spent a memorable day in Minneapolis for their annual staff retreat, which was filled with connection, collaboration, and future-focused planning. A lively game of Family Feud and birthday celebrations brought laughter and focus as we set our sights on the important work ahead.
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