{"id":25999,"date":"2022-07-11T11:16:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=25999"},"modified":"2022-07-11T11:24:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:24:27","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/07\/11\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-87\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/07\/11\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-87\/nafoa-80\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-26003\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" data-attachment-id=\"26003\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/07\/11\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-87\/nafoa-80\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/11\/NAFOA.gif\" data-orig-size=\"739,415\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Missed our webinar with the Center for Indian Country Development on the CRA Proposed Rulemaking last week? Visit our &lt;a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/policy\/policy-webinars\/&gt;Policy Webinars webpage&lt;\/a&gt; for all recently recorded webinars. Image courtesy NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/11\/NAFOA.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/11\/NAFOA.gif\" alt=\"NAFOA\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-26003\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Missed our webinar with the Center for Indian Country Development on the CRA Proposed Rulemaking last week? Visit our <a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/policy\/policy-webinars\/>Policy Webinars webpage<\/a> for all recently recorded webinars. Image 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\">Have news or events to share? <a href=mailto:info@nafoa.org>Contribute to the 5 Things Newsletter!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, July 11, 2022<\/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. POLICY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR TRIBAL CANNABIS COMMENTS<\/div>\r\nThe deadline for comment submission to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Tribal cannabis issues has been extended to July 22, 2022.  Comments may be submitted to Tribal_Cannabis@indian.senate.gov.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nComments collected will inform the Committee\u2019s current work and serve as a resource for future discussions on national cannabis reform legislation. The <a href=https:\/\/www.indian.senate.gov\/hearing\/listening-session-cannabis-indian-country>virtual listening session<\/a> held on June 17, 2022, focused on the following series of questions below:\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>\r\nIs your Tribe currently participating in the cannabis industry?  If so, please provide a brief description of your operation(s). <\/li>\r\n<li>\r\nFor Tribes not currently participating in the cannabis industry, what are your main concerns about industry participation?<\/li>\r\n<ul><li>\r\nWhat legislative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\nWhat administrative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>   \r\n<li>For Tribes currently participating in the cannabis industry, what are the main issues you encounter as a Tribal operator?<\/li>\r\nWhat legislative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?\r\nWhat administrative solutions would you propose to address your concerns?\r\n<li>If cannabis is decriminalized at the federal level, what Tribal-Federal-State framework would you propose to ensure Tribal interests are safeguarded?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"mailto:Tribal_Cannabis@indian.senate.gov\" role=\"button\">Submit Comments by July 22 to Tribal_Cannabis@indian.senate.gov<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1290931864&#038;color=%23ff5500&#038;auto_play=false&#038;hide_related=false&#038;show_comments=false&#038;show_user=false&#038;show_reposts=false&#038;show_teaser=false\"><\/iframe> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Indianz.Com Audio: <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/indianz\/a-listening-session-on-cannabis-in-indian-country\" title=\"A Listening Session on &quot;Cannabis in Indian Country&quot;\">A Listening Session on &quot;Cannabis in Indian Country&quot;<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_twitter-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1542886065677238273\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/profile_images\/1677020086639419393\/QyzgMPeL_200x200.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA (@nafoaorg) on X\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1542886065677238273\">\n\t\t\tNAFOA (@nafoaorg) on X\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1542886065677238273\">\n\t\t\t<p>&#8220;NAFOA is a strong supporter of energy development for #IndianCountry and this hearing represents a major step forward for that the Committee in addressing the topic&#8221; \u2014 @FriasRichard, Executive Director to @EnergyCommerce Energy Subcommittee https:\/\/t.co\/Dz28dLSOEs<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/favicon.ico\" alt=\"X (formerly Twitter)\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tX (formerly Twitter)\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. ENERGY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">2022 TRIBAL ENERGY WEBINAR SERIES: ORGANIZING FOR THE TRANSITION TO A CLEANER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE<\/div>\r\n<strong>Wednesday, July 13 at 1:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM Eastern Time<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nHosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series will focus on how tribes can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe realities of climate change and the goals of the Biden Administration provide significant support for tribes who choose to lead the transition to a more sustainable energy future. The opportunities are growing and accelerating; how can tribes position themselves to take advantage of and benefit from those opportunities? This webinar will provide some ideas.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/6187015023233692427\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 13<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_youtu-be\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sTpLMawVhiQ\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sTpLMawVhiQ\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Secretary Yellen delivers remarks on first visit to Indian Country\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sTpLMawVhiQ\">\n\t\t\tSecretary Yellen delivers remarks on first visit to Indian Country\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sTpLMawVhiQ\">\n\t\t\t<p>Secretary Janet Yellen is the first leader of the Department of the Treasury to visit Indian Country. Yellen met with leaders of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe on t&#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/s\/desktop\/43b59ebb\/img\/favicon.ico\" alt=\"YouTube\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tYouTube\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Department of the Treasury Video: <a href=https:\/\/youtu.be\/sTpLMawVhiQ>Secretary Yellen delivers remarks on first visit to Indian Country<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. MUST READ: <\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">1ST NATIVE TREASURER TO PUSH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<\/div>\r\n<strong>By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press via Indian Country Today<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWASHINGTON \u2014 Mohegan Chief Marilynn \u201cLynn\u201d Malerba, the nation&#8217;s first Native U.S. treasurer, comes from a line of chiefs who instilled in her the need to keep her tribe healthy and to survive.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\u201cIt&#8217;s our job to leave footprints on the path for those who come behind us \u2014 so they may find their way easily,&#8221; she said in an interview with The Associated Press.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nNow Malerba, 68, will bring that mindset to two new jobs in Washington: President Joe Biden appointed her U.S. treasurer and overseer of a new Office of Tribal and Native Affairs at the Treasury Department.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAs part of the first role, her name will appear on all new U.S. currency. \u201cI hope to sign the currency either Chief Lynn Malerba or Chief Many Hearts Lynn Malerba,\u201d she said, referencing the meaning of her name within her tribe, \u201cMut\u00e1wi Mut\u00e1hash.\u201d\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIn the latter role, she will be thinking of new ways to help tribes develop their economies to overcome challenges that are unique to tribal lands.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/indiancountrytoday.com\/news\/1st-native-treasurer-to-push-economic-development\" role=\"button\">Continue Reading on Indian Country Today<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. FOR BUSINESSES:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">THE BUSINESS VALUE OF UNDERSTANDING YOUR DATA<\/div>\r\nThursday, July 14 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAs businesses grow, they often build their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems module by module and end up with data locked into silos that can\u2019t communicate. The lack of proper data communication can interfere with basic business processes and cause leaders to make decisions against the company\u2019s best interest.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin <a href=https:\/\/www.mossadams.com\/home>Moss Adams<\/a> for a webcast, The Business Value of Understanding Your Data. Speakers will discuss how you can get the data insights you need from your ERP systems as well as the following topics:\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\nUnderstanding where you are with your data and how to get to where you want to go\r\n<li>\r\nThe business value of accessing your data and the impact it has on business processes\r\n<li>\r\nNext steps on your data maturity roadmap\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mossadams.com\/events\/2022\/07\/the-business-value-of-understanding-your-data\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 14<\/a>\r\n\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\">BLUE STONE STRATEGY PARTNERS IS SEEKING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<\/div>\r\nThe CEO Is expected to grow the organization, including overall efforts to strengthen the company\u2019s industry position and achieve desired business and financial goals. The CEO works with the Executive Team to oversee the ongoing operations of all service offerings and service divisions, leveraging assistance from the Board of Directors, and Executive Team to direct the company towards its vision, mission, goals, and objectives. As the top leadership personality of Blue Stone Strategy Partners, the CEO represents the brand and company culture to the Board, Executive Team and staff, Tribal Advisors, professional peers, contacts, including current and potential clients.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/chief-executive-officer\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/11\/NAFOA.png\" alt=\"NAFOA\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" class=\"invisible\" \/> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have news or events to share? 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