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Here are the 5️⃣Things You Need to Know This Week: https://lnkd.in/etiibVuB 1️⃣ Conference: Agenda Now Available for #NAFOAFall25 2️⃣ Policy: House and Senate Advance FY 2026 Interior Appropriations Act 3️⃣ Webinar: Writing a Public Comment, Aspen Policy Academy 4️⃣ Must Read: OBBB, Gaming and Taxes: What Do Tribal Casino Leaders Need to Know? 5️⃣Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer of Chukchansi Sovereign Enterprises, Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

🚨 Upcoming Webinar | 📅 July 31 | 1 PM EST 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/e4GekDbN Join the NAFOA Institute with Moss Adams x Baker Tilly for a webinar addressing risk assessment and contingency planning for Tribal organizations. As Tribal organizations face growing uncertainties in federal funding and operations, effective risk assessment and contingency planning are critical to sustaining mission-driven work. This webinar covers best practices for identifying key risks and developing strategic contingency plans to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of evolving challenges. #NAFOA #Webinar #RiskAssessment #ContingencyPlanning

📣 The agenda is LIVE, and registration is OPEN for #NAFOAFall25! Join us in Portland, Oregon, for NAFOA's 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference, happening September 22–23, 2025 at the Hilton Portland Downtown. 🦙 Get ready for two full days of insightful breakout sessions and impactful general sessions focused on the key issues shaping Indian Country. We’ve got no prob-llama bringing you high-quality education, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of community! 🔗 Check out the agenda and register today: https://lnkd.in/dKPSzcS

🌟 Founder Announcement | Sovereign Women in Finance Tribunal (SWiFT) 🌟 We are proud to announce VaRene Martin as a founding member of Sovereign Women in Finance Tribunal (SWiFT) — a collective dedicated to uplifting and amplifying the leadership of Native women in finance and investment across sovereign nations and beyond. VaRene is an enrolled citizen of Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, Mvskoke (Creek) Nation, and brings over 30 years of experience in the financial and investment industries, with a focus on institutional sales, public funds, and Native American markets. She currently serves as the 1st Vice President and Director of Tribal & Corporate Relations on the Board of the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) and contributes her leadership across multiple national organizations, including NCAI, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, and the San Diego American Indian Health Center. Her many accolades — including recognition as one of the “Fifty Faces of Indian Country”, an AARP Indian Elder honoree, and a Harvard Business School-certified Executive Leader — speak to her commitment, credibility, and continued influence in shaping equitable economic development in Indian Country. With SWiFT, VaRene continues to lead with vision, courage, and cultural strength. Join us in celebrating her as we build an empowering platform for Indigenous women reclaiming space in the financial arena. #SWiFT #NativeFinance #IndigenousWomenLeaders #TribalFinance #EconomicSovereignty #WomenInFinance #Leadership #NativeExcellence #SovereignWomen

Just concluded another productive GASAC meeting where we discussed topics such as: >Emerging practice issues >Subsequent Events >Revenue and Expense Recognition >Infrastructure Assets. 📆 The recording of today's session will soon be available on the GASB website. 👩🏻💻 Mark your calendars for the upcoming meeting scheduled on October 20-21, 2025. ✍️Looking forward to another meeting with GASAC. Thank you NAFOA for appointing me for this opportunity to be involved further in the accounting community. #GASB #AccountingCommunity #GAAP #NAFOA

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 total funding levels and strategic emphasis. The House bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $37.971 billion with notable increases including a 39% boost to Tribal Public Safety and Justice programs ($771.84 million), while the Senate version, which passed with a 26-2 vote, allocates $41.45 billion with $12 billion specifically designated for Tribal programs across the Department of Interior and Indian Health Service (IHS). Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNZJ6Kvk

Here are the 5️⃣Things You Need to Know This Week: https://lnkd.in/esm6D_5U 1️⃣ Professional Development: Strengthening Tribal Operations through Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning 2️⃣ Conference: Let’s Get Social! Karaoke, Bowling, and More at the #NAFOAFall25 Closing Reception 3️⃣ Community Resource: Native Financial Cents: Supporting Financial Capability for Native Americans Curriculum 4️⃣ Webinar: Energy Incentives Under OBBBA: What Public Sector & Tribal Leaders Need to Know 5️⃣Job Opportunity: Investment Manager, Nez Perce Tribe

Information about our communities helps us tell our stories. CICD's Native Community Data Profiles tool connects data from a variety of public sources for a place-based look at a range of topics. 🔎 Explore the tool: https://bit.ly/3vn81aG

Here are the 5️⃣Things You Need to Know This Week: https://lnkd.in/enTdF5UK 1️⃣ Today: Navigating the "One Big Beautiful Bill": What It Means for Indian Country Webinar 2️⃣ Professional Development: Strengthening Tribal Operations through Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning 3️⃣ Grants: Tribal Funding Registry Office Hours 4️⃣ Accounting: GASB Infrastructure Assets Field Test 5️⃣ Job Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Here are the 5️⃣Things You Need to Know This Week:https://lnkd.in/eJDUvbNe 1️⃣ Policy: Analyzing the Impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Tribal Nations 2️⃣ Webinar: Navigating the "One Big Beautiful Bill": What It Means for Indian Country 3️⃣ Conference: #NAFOAFAll2025 Don’t Miss These Must-See Spots 4️⃣ Professional Development: 2025 Intermediate Tribal Finance & Accounting Program 5️⃣ Job Opportunity: Senior HRIS Workday Analyst, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation