{"id":26267,"date":"2022-07-18T11:29:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T15:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=26267"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:29:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T15:29:18","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/07\/18\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-88\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/07\/18\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-88\/nafoa-82\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-26273\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"26273\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/07\/18\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-88\/nafoa-82\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18\/NAFOA.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Bright Path Strong at NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bright Path Strong at NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;After 110 years, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reinstated Jim Thorpe as the sole champion of the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games. NAFOA is proud to support the efforts of Bright Path Strong in continuing Jim Thorpe&amp;#8217;s legacy. (Photo: Bright Path Strong at the NAFOA 40th Annual Conference)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18\/NAFOA-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18\/NAFOA.jpg\" alt=\"Bright Path Strong at NAFOA\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-26273\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> After 110 years, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reinstated Jim Thorpe as the sole champion of the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games. NAFOA is proud to support the efforts of Bright Path Strong in continuing Jim Thorpe&#8217;s legacy. (Photo: Bright Path Strong at the NAFOA 40th Annual Conference)<\/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 values our community\u2014thank you for being a part of it.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, July 18, 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. FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">WEBINAR: PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW &#038; TELLING YOUR STORY<\/div>\r\n<strong>Tuesday, July 26 at 3:00pm Eastern Time<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin NAFOA and representatives from Bank of America for a mini-workshop on <a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_Ct6FHOKFSDimvdLmWdRvrg\">Preparing For An Interview And Telling Your Story<\/a>. This webinar discussion will consist of interview tips to set yourself apart from other candidates\u2014such as preparing and practicing answering behavioral interview questions, assessing your skills and understanding how they relate to the role you are applying for, and preparing follow-up questions for the interviewer.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSpeakers:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Angel Villavelazquez, Gila River Indian Community, VP; Workflow Manager &#8211; Global Risk \r\n<li>Benjamin Roberts, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Wealth Management Client Associate, Merrill \r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_Ct6FHOKFSDimvdLmWdRvrg\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 26<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">WEBINAR: HOW TO ANALYZE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<\/div>\r\n<strong>Wednesday, July 27 at 12:00pm Eastern Time<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSince the beginning of commerce, businesses have struggled to manage and grow with discipline.  One of the core principles is an understanding of numbers. Join NAFOA for a professional development webinar, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_E6e_REBbQDO-Uc6R3-Fvyw\">How to Analyze Financial Statements<\/a>&#8221; on Wednesday, July 27th at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Early to mid-career professionals from tribal and non-tribal entities and companies are invited to attend.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIn this session, Miles Hutchinson, an experienced CGMA and business adviser, will explain how to quickly and thoroughly analyze any publicly-traded company&#8217;s financial condition and results of operations.  He will provide an analysis model that will help you repeat the process long after the course has faded away from memory.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_E6e_REBbQDO-Uc6R3-Fvyw\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 27<\/a>\r\n\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\/US_EDA\/status\/1547671627592216577\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23\/fxpusj_uiaedxih.jpg\" alt=\"EDA (@US_EDA) 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\/US_EDA\/status\/1547671627592216577\">\n\t\t\tEDA (@US_EDA) 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\/US_EDA\/status\/1547671627592216577\">\n\t\t\t<p>#NEWS | As of June 2022, EDA has awarded a total of 19.7M to 8 states and territories to support #IndigenousCommunities. Read our brand new Indigenous Intel newsletter to get the latest from EDA and its Indigenous communities partners: https:\/\/t.co\/QoBl1zZxfH #IndianCountry<\/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>3. RESOURCES: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION&#8217;S INDIGENOUS INTEL<\/div>\r\nThe Economic Development Agency, part of the Department of Commerce, launched &#8220;Indigenous Intel&#8221;, a quarterly newsletter aimed at providing the <a href=https:\/\/eda.gov\/arpa\/indigenous\/>latest information from EDA and its Indigenous communities partners<\/a>, interviews with Tribal leaders and EDA employees, success stories from across our regions, grant opportunities, and more.  Their <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USEDA\/bulletins\/31e3fe8\">inaugural issue focuses<\/a> on the American Rescue Plan Indigenous Communities program and Ernest Weston, Tribal Economic Development Representative in the Denver Regional Office, the first Tribal-specific EDR role within EDA.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USEDA\/bulletins\/31e3fe8\" role=\"button\">Read the Full Inaugural Issue and Sign Up<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>4. FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE AWARD &#8211; NAFOA FALL FINANCE AND TRIBAL ECONOMIES CONFERENCE<\/div>\r\n<strong>Calling all recent and current graduate students and NAFOA Leadership Summit Alumni!<\/strong> NAFOA has a unique award opportunity for you. The award is an opportunity to attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/conference\">2022 Fall Finance &#038; Tribal Economies Conference<\/a> at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, from October 3-4, 2022.  The two-day conference provides networking opportunities and facilitates important dialogues about tribal finance and economic issues impacting tribal economies.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Must be a current\/recent graduate student and\/or NAFOA Leadership Summit Alumnus employed at a tribe. Graduate students pursuing programs in business, finance, economics, accounting, law, policy, and other related fields are preferred. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<strong>The Graduate Student Conference Award covers:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Hotel &#038; Conference Fees\r\n<li>Airfare up to $500.00 reimbursement\r\n<li>Ground Transportation up to $150.00\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nNote Check-In: Sunday, October 2, 2022; Checkout: October 3, 2022\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe application deadline is Wednesday, August 3 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Please email education@nafoa.org for any questions or concerns. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.wufoo.com\/forms\/rommez01qc7fuq\/\" role=\"button\">Apply by August 3<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\" role=\"button\">Learn More About the #NAFOAFall22 Conference<\/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\">SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS IS SEEKING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER<\/div>\r\nReporting to the Director, Human Resources, and the HR Manager will lead and mentor a team of dynamic HR Specialist in addressing talent management, employee engagement, organizational design and core management issues. This key role will partner with stakeholders across the San Manuel to build an effective, engaged and inspired workforce.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/human-resources-manager\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More &amp; Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NAFOA values our community\u2014thank you for being a part of it.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[10,18,1],"tags":[1308,38,377,2963,1399,121,3095,138,36,765],"class_list":["post-26267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-education","category-national","tag-american-rescue-plan","tag-california","tag-commerce","tag-connecticut","tag-eda","tag-employment","tag-mashantucket","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-san-manuel","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-6PF","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18\/NAFOA.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26267","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=26267"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26267\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}