{"id":14935,"date":"2021-08-16T11:38:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=14935"},"modified":"2021-08-16T11:38:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:38:02","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-48","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-48\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-48\/nafoa-44\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14939\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"14939\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-48\/nafoa-44\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"600,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo of the Week: NAFOA always aims to strengthen our community to be better advocates for Indian Country. Last week, Executive Director Rico Frias has been visiting with tribes in the southwest like the Pueblo of Zuni, located in New Mexico. Photo courtesy NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa.jpeg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-14939\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">  NAFOA always aims to strengthen our community to be better advocates for Indian Country. Last week, Executive Director Rico Frias has been visiting with tribes in the southwest like the Pueblo of Zuni, located in New Mexico. Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">NAFOA looks out for our community \u2014 help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, August 16, 2021<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\">nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>1.  WEBINARS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON TRIBAL BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM <\/div>\r\nNAFOA will be hosting a webinar on the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration&#8217;s (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), a $980 million program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<strong>Webinar: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program<\/strong><BR>\r\nWednesday, August 18, 2021<BR>\r\n1:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM EDT<BR>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_TFd20xb4TSqehU5NcT3iJQ\">Click for Webinar Registration<\/a><BR>\r\nDuring this webinar, NTIA staff will present an overview of the TBCP and be available to provide technical assistance and answer live questions from potential applicants.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nRegister for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Webinar\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Reminder for tribes: register for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TribalBroadband?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TribalBroadband<\/a> Connectivity Program Webinar on Wednesday, Aug 18. at 1:00pm EDT. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NTIAgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NTIAgov<\/a> staff will be available to answer questions. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/etW6cUoqtG\">https:\/\/t.co\/etW6cUoqtG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nxu9vZJDbC\">https:\/\/t.co\/nxu9vZJDbC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NAFOA (@nafoaorg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1426240866755219460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 13, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. EVENTS: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">FEATURED SESSION ON CYBER SECURITY AND RANSOMWARE AT #NAFOAFALL21 <\/div>\r\nNAFOA is excited to bring you a great lineup of education sessions at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\">2021 Fall Finance &#038; Tribal Economies Conference<\/a>. Check out this week&#8217;s featured session and learn how to mitigate the risks of a ransomware attack.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div><strong>Securing Your Tribe&#8217;s Cyberspace: Mitigating Ransomware Risk<\/strong><\/div>\r\nThe pandemic has proven to be a boom for cyber criminals.  Ransomware attacks have been plastered all over the news with targets ranging from huge multinational conglomerates and government entities, to small and midsized companies.  Employees are spending more time online and often doing so from less secure remote access networks.  In this session, our experts will discuss the threats posed by cyber-attacks to Tribal businesses and governments as well as best practices for mitigating these risks.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/9860da50-433c-43bb-99c4-d012d695a192\/summary\">Register for the Conference today<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. FOR COMMUNITIES:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">POST-PURCHASE HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION METHODS IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES<\/div>\r\nThis faculty-led course is a Train the Trainer curriculum designed for the purpose of preserving homeownership in Native communities. Participants will be able to design and deliver an effective Post-Purchase homeownership education program that promotes homeownership sustainability for Native families. The course meets for 90 minutes over four weeks with additional self-directed assignments and peer interaction. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<strong>Learn more at <a href=https:\/\/neighborworks.org>neighborworks.org<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Looking to expand your career opportunities as a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NativeYouth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NativeYouth<\/a>? Alana Laanui (Native Hawaiian) shares her insights on how the NAFOA Leadership Summit helped her! Those interested in the next Leadership Summit must first complete Career Basics.  Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ThtYW7C26q\">https:\/\/t.co\/ThtYW7C26q<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PbYZap7Jm2\">pic.twitter.com\/PbYZap7Jm2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NAFOA (@nafoaorg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1322204693444132866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. FOR NATIVE YOUTH:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">CAREER BASICS IS OPEN FOR THE SUMMER<\/div>\r\nCareer Basics is <a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/institute\/career_basics\/register?utm_source=Nafoa+Mailing+List&#038;utm_campaign=0d855d0b0d-newsletter-08022021_COPY_01&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_term=0_dcdb537bb2-0d855d0b0d-&#038;ct=t(newsletter-08022021_COPY_01)>open for 2021!<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis year&#8217;s curriculum includes lessons to improve your basic career readiness and financial literacy skills, as well as an introduction to economics. Learn how how to write a cover letter, how to budget your finances, how to do an elevator pitch, and more with our free online program. Participation is open to all Native youth and young professionals ages 18-26 years old. The program and <a href=https:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/institute\/career_basics\/register>registration<\/a> is open until September 30.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nParticipants who successfully complete Career Basics are eligible to apply for the next <a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/institute\/career_basics\/leadership_summit?utm_source=Nafoa+Mailing+List&#038;utm_campaign=0d855d0b0d-newsletter-08022021_COPY_01&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_term=0_dcdb537bb2-0d855d0b0d-&#038;ct=t(newsletter-08022021_COPY_01)>NAFOA Leadership Summit<\/a>.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nKnow a Native youth or young professional who would benefit from the program? Send us their name and contact information at education@nafoa.org,and we will extend a personal invitation.\r\n<p><\/p><div class=\"mt-1 mb-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8411603009680747\" data-ad-slot=\"6394965691\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div><P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>5. JOBS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION IS SEEKING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER<\/div> \r\nThe Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is seeking a CFO to direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepare financial analysis of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of the General Manager of Tribal Operations and Tribal Council as well as reporting of the Tribe\u2019s overall financial performance. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the nation\u2019s financial plans and policies, accounting practices and guiding principles to conduct relationship with lending institutions; the financial community; and the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. The position is responsible for the supervision over general accounting, property accounting, cost accounting, construction accounting and budgetary controls.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n For more information, visit <a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/jobs>nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NAFOA looks out for our community \u2014 help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14938,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,1,14,22],"tags":[121,696,180,138,36,1553,1076,102],"class_list":["post-14935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-national","category-politics","category-technology","tag-employment","tag-housing","tag-internet","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-ntia","tag-pbp","tag-youth","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/16\/nafoa.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-3ST","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14935\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}