NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

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Relive the best moments of #NAFOAFall24! Browse the photos from the conference, including the finalized live sketches from Matt Orley of Big Paper Strategy. Pictured: 2022 Summit almuni Smith Briggs (Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians) and Kyler McGillis (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) returning to NAFOA as attendees this past fall. Photo courtesy NAFOA

5 Things You Need to Know this Week

Everyday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day ✊

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Source: NAFOA

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1. WEBINAR:

NAFOA GWE LISTENING SESSION ON OCTOBER 24TH

On October 24th from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time, NAFOA will host a listening session to discuss the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) Act’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). NAFOA actively encourages tribal leaders and stakeholders to participate and share feedback in preparation for the Treasury’s Tribal Consultations scheduled for next month.

The listening session will begin with introductions from members of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) and their advisors, who will give brief updates on the NPRM. Following the updates, NAFOA will host a listening session to answer questions and receive comments from tribal leaders on the proposed rules and regulatory changes. You may submit advance questions or comments on the proposed GWE rules via the registration form.

On October 24th from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time, NAFOA will host a listening session to discuss the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion (GWE) Act’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).https://t.co/UivBrFSoX7 pic.twitter.com/zk0UnE8yra
— NAFOA (@nafoaorg) October 11, 2024

2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

JOIN FOR FREE: CAREER BASICS FOR NATIVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

The NAFOA Institute’s Career Basics is a self-paced, free online course designed to help Native American young professionals build practical skills for their professional journey. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refresh your skills, these lessons are tailored to guide you at your own pace.

Flexible Learning — Join Anytime
Program Dates: September 9, 2024 – June 30, 2025
You can join Career Basics at any point during the program dates, making it easy to fit your learning into your schedule. Study at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed, so you can fully absorb each topic at a speed that works best for you.

What You’ll Learn:

Crafting your personal narrative
Creating a budget and introduction to personal finance
Creating a resume and cover letter
Interview preparation
Intro to career pathways in economics and finance
And more!

Who Should Participate?
Career Basics is designed to be most helpful for:

Undergraduate students in their Junior and Senior years.
Recent college graduates.
Early career professionals (0-2 years experience).
Young professionals looking to pivot careers.

Enroll for Free

3. FOR TRIBAL LEADERS:

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION VIRTUAL TRIBAL CONSULTATION

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is offering a virtual Tribal Consultation on November 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This consultation will focus on the draft Tribal Action Plan for SSA including consultations, listening sessions, enhancing video connectivity, providing guides and training on SSA policy, recognition efforts for Native Languages and more.

Please RSVP to AIAN.EC@ssa.gov and you will receive the Agenda and Framing Questions with your calendar invite.

RSVP to Attend the Consultation

BREAKING NEWS New Harvard Project policy brief analyzes the likely effects of newly Proposed Rules by the U.S. Treasury…
Posted by Project on Indigenous Governance and Development at Harvard Kennedy School on Monday, October 7, 2024

4. MUST READ:

HARVARD RESEARCH ON NEWLY PROPOSED RULES FOR TRIBAL TAXATION FROM THE U.S. TREASURY AND IRS

This policy brief from the Harvard Kennedy School Project on Indigenous Governance and Development analyzes the likely effects of newly Proposed Rules by the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service.

These Rules would (1) expand the governmental authority of federally recognized American Indian nations to design programs for the general welfare of their citizens, and (2) clarify the federal tax status of tribal government-owned enterprises. The study finds that adoption of the Proposed Rules would greatly strengthen the capacities of tribal governments, to the benefit of tribes and the United States as a whole.

Read the Report

5. JOBS:

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHEHALIS TRIBAL ENTERPRISES

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the financial health and operations of the Tribal enterprises. This includes managing budgeting, auditing, accounting, risk management, forecasting, and reporting activities. The CFO ensures adherence to professional standards and provides strategic financial guidance to improve business effectiveness. They maintain positive relationships with the Tribal CFO and the financial community.

Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org/jobs