What exactly is “fiscal policy” and how does it impact tribes, enterprises, and organizations?

Fiscal policy includes measures employed by governments to stabilize the economy, specifically by manipulating the levels and allocations of taxes and government expenditures. Fiscal measures are frequently used in tandem with monetary policy to achieve certain goals.

In this webinar, you will see examples of how fiscal policy impacts your specific organization and how to use this information to make good fiscal and responsible financial decisions.

Join us on Monday, February 8 at 1:00 pm EST. The webinar is free and open to the public.

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The Department of Commerce released a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing a tribal consultation series on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Grants Program established by H.R. 133 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The program provides $1 billion in federal grants funding to tribal governments, tribal colleges and universities, tribal organizations, ANCs, and the Department of Hawaiian homelands to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the digital divide across Indian Country.

The Act directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to make grants available to eligible entities within short time frames. Tribal leaders are invited to participate in the National Tribal Consultation to provide their advice and insights as NTIA staff work through the critical issues related to the program regarding implementation and administration.

The schedule and registration for the remaining National Tribal Consultation sessions are as follows:

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
1:00 EST – 5:00 EST
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Friday. February 12, 2021
1:00 EST – 5:00 EST
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Stream NAFOA’s pilot podcast, “Standing for Tomorrow,” on your favorite audio streaming services for your convenience! Now available on:

nafoa.org
Spotify
Google Podcasts
Anchor.fm
Breaker
Coming soon on Apple Podcasts!

About the podcast: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Indian Country and isolated our people when we need to support each other the most. Listen as NAFOA’s 1st Vice President, VaRene Martin, sits down with Chairwoman Erica Pinto of Jamul Indian Village and Chairman Bo Mazzetti of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians to learn more about their community’s response to the pandemic and how they are creating solutions for a more hopeful tomorrow.

Are you interested in working in Native American policy and wanting to help improve Indian Country? A position with the NAFOA team might be the right fit for you!

NAFOA is seeking qualified applicants for two positions within our policy team, a general Policy Specialist and a Financial Management Policy Specialist.

The positions are open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to pfagan@nafoa.org as soon as possible. Please be sure to include “[Position] Application” in the subject line.

Join the College Fund and other top Native scholarship providers to learn more about scholarship opportunities available to support your education goals. The collaborative presentation will feature several scholarship foundations including Cobell, AISES, American Indian Graduate Center, American Indian College Fund, with UNITYinc as the Host.

RSVP to join on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM in Mountain Time.