{"id":14181,"date":"2021-07-19T10:07:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T14:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=14181"},"modified":"2021-07-19T10:07:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T14:07:05","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/07\/19\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-44\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" \"NAFOA\"<\/a>
Photo of the Week: (left to right) Tracy Stanhoff, Chamber President; Norma Contreras, Chairwoman La Jolla Band of Luise\u00f1o Indians; VaRene Martin, NAFOA 1st Vice President; Elke Chenevey, Partner, Financial Advisor FSA Investment Group attending the American Indian Chamber of California EXPO at Agua Caliente. Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/figcaption>\r\n
5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
Indian Country is strongest when we work together.<\/div>\r\n
Monday, July 19, 2021<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
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1. EVENTS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
DON’T MISS COMEDIAN MARC YAFFEE AT NAFOA’S CLOSING RECEPTION<\/div>\r\nJoin us for NAFOA’s Closing Reception<\/a> at Howl at the Moon<\/a> on Tuesday, September 28th featuring networking, fun, and great entertainment. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nWe’ll start the night with a performance from our talented emcee and conference comedian, Marc Yaffee<\/a>. Marc is a writer, comedian, and podcaster who has entertained us during our virtual conferences in the past and we are excited to finally host him in person.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nAfter some laughs, enjoy a unique live music experience when Howl at the Moon’s full house band takes the stage. Get your requests ready for their dueling piano players. We can’t wait to laugh and sing along with you in San Antonio. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nDon’t Miss Out!\r\n

<\/p>\r\nRegister Today for the Conference & Closing Reception<\/a><\/strong>\r\n

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Join us for NAFOA’s Closing Reception at Howl at the Moon featuring networking, fun, and great entertainment including a performance from our talented emcee and conference comedian, Marc Yaffee. Register for #NAFOAFall21 in San Antonio on Sept 27-28: https:\/\/t.co\/22Mf5IwA9x<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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2. FOR COMMUNITIES: <\/em><\/div>\r\n
THE CHILD TAX CREDIT<\/div>\r\nThe Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever and historic relief to the most working families ever \u2013 and as of July 15th, most families are automatically receiving monthly payments of $250 or $300 per child without having to take any action. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nHere is what families across Indian Country need to know:\r\n

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\r\n $3,600 per child under 6 years old and $3,000 per child 6-17 years old for nearly all working families;

<\/p>\r\nIf you\u2019ve filed tax returns for 2019 or 2020, or if you signed up to receive a stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service, you will get this tax relief automatically. You do not need to sign up or take any action.

<\/p>\r\nReceiving the expanded child tax credit does not affect eligibility for any other income-based services or programs like Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, or Supplemental Security Income, known as SSI.\r\n<\/div>\r\n

<\/p>\r\nTo learn more, visit childtaxcredit.gov<\/a>.\r\n

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3. FOR TRIBES:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
TRIBAL BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM <\/div>\r\nJoin the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) tribal broadband specialist team on July 21 and July 22, 2021, to hear more about the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program<\/a> (TBCP). \r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe TBCP makes grants available to eligible entities, which include a Tribal Government, a Tribal College or University, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs, a Tribal organization, or an Alaskan Native Corporation, for the deployment and adoption of broadband service on Tribal Land and for programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources during the COVID\u201319 pandemic.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nOn Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from 2:30 \u2013 4:00 p.m. EST<\/strong>, NTIA will be hosting a webinar on the TBCP application process. During this webinar NTIA staff will guide potential applicants through the forms and documentation required for a complete TBCP grant application. At the conclusion of this webinar, NTIA staff will host a Q&A session for attendees. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nTo register for this webinar, please click here<\/a>. \r\n

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\r\nOn Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 2:30 \u2013 4:00 p.m. EST<\/strong>, NTIA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), will be co-hosting a webinar on hot topics pertaining to the TBCP application. During this webinar the NTIA tribal broadband specialist team will discuss workforce development, network sustainability, digital inclusion, technical and financial feasibility aspects of potential projects, NHPA, NEPA, and permitting. At the conclusion of this webinar, NTIA and BIA will host a Q&A session for attendees. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nTo register for this webinar, please click here<\/a>. \r\n

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\r\nFor more information on the TBCP program, please click here<\/a>. \r\n

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