On Tuesday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, NAFOA is partnering with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) for a webinar on recent changes to direct/elective pay and how this impacts tribal governments. Staff from the Treasury will discuss these final regulations, how entities can take advantage of transferability, and answer questions that tribal leaders have.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, we encourage you still register to receive the recording and presentation afterward. Webinar materials will be sent to registrants within 2-3 business days.

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Ngā Kaitatau Māori o Aotearoa, the Māori Accountants Network, welcomes indigenous leaders to Te Hui Taketake a Te Puna Tahua Toa – the International Summit exploring multiple opportunities to grow the indigenous economy globally.

This summit has amazing speakers covering a range of kaupapa (topics) focusing on indigenous communities. Kaupapa includes indigenous business mentoring, indigenous interactive mapping, indigenous economic development, indigenous procurement, indigenous mental health, indigenous rights to govern, indigenous community aesthetics, indigenous youth leadership, indigenous community building, indigenous education, indigenous housing, indigenous reporting, and sustainability.

Early bird pricing ends Friday, May 31.

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Wells Fargo has a legacy of serving Native American and Alaska Native communities for more than 65 years. Today, Wells Fargo has banking relationships with 1 out of 3 federally recognized tribes in the U.S. In recent years, Wells Fargo has committed more than $70 million to address the barriers in Indian Country including: small business growth, sustainability and climate resiliency, financial health and housing affordability and access.

Most recently, Randall Lacayo, head of Diverse Segments, Capital Markets, in Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) at Wells Fargo, noticed that banks, including Wells Fargo, have offered money market fund products geared towards benefiting diverse communities — but none were developed specifically to impact the Native American population. That sparked an idea. “Native American, Alaska Native and Hawaiian Native communities have long faced significant social and economic disparities and are often underrepresented in diversity initiatives,” Lacayo noted.

Over the past year, Lacayo was part of a team that worked with Allspring Global Investments, a global asset management firm, to develop a new Allspring Government Money Market Fund Tribal Inclusion share class. As the first money market product of its kind, it features a charitable donation that directs support to Native Forward, a non-profit that supports undergraduates, graduates, and professional students in their quest for knowledge, equipping them with the education needed to become leaders in their communities and beyond.

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking nominations for five positions on its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council. The Council was formed in 2022 to provide insights and recommendations and help guide GAO’s future work on critical issues affecting Tribal Nations and their citizens.

“Since its inception, the Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council has provided valuable input and insight into the persistent challenges facing tribal communities,” said Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the GAO. “We look forward to welcoming new members of the Council to ensure GAO’s work includes a diverse range of tribal and indigenous perspectives.”

GAO’s oversight of federal programs that serve Tribes and their citizens aims to help the Congress determine how best to meet the government’s longstanding commitments to federally recognized Tribes. That work touches on critical areas including health care, education, economic development, environmental protection, justice, and infrastructure, among others.

The Council is comprised of 16 members representing Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian communities, and state-recognized tribes that can provide guidance on vital and emerging issues affecting their respective constituents and input on GAO’s work on federal programs that serve their communities.

GAO is now accepting nominations for five Council positions to be effective September 2024. Nominations must be submitted to TIAC@gao.gov no later than May 31, 2024.

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The Tribal Administrator (TA) serves as the administrative head for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria’s (Tribe) governmental operations.

Under the direction of the Tribal Council, the TA plans, implements, and evaluates the activities, operations, programs, and services of the Tribe. Additionally, the TA works with the directors to develop programs and seek potential funding sources. This is a public-facing position and performs high-level administrative, executive, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising the affairs of the Tribe. The TA is responsible for enforcing and carrying out all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Additionally, working with the Director of Finance the TA supervises the administration of the annual budget. The TA also performs other related work as required by the Tribal Council. This position reports to the Tribal Chairman, under the direction of the Tribal Council.

Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org/jobs