{"id":30225,"date":"2022-12-19T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T17:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=30225"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:00:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T17:00:31","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-108","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/12\/19\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-108\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/12\/19\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-108\/nafoa-104\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-30228\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"30228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/12\/19\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-108\/nafoa-104\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19\/NAFOA-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" 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;ICYMI &amp;#8211; For the first time in history, US banknotes will now feature the signatures of two women, including the signature of the first-ever Native American Treasurer, Chief Lynn Malerba. Photo courtesy NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19\/NAFOA-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19\/NAFOA-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-30228\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> ICYMI &#8211; For the first time in history, US banknotes will now feature the signatures of two women, including the signature of the first-ever Native American Treasurer, Chief Lynn Malerba. 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\">And with that, the 2022 season is over. Thank you for a great year.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, December 19, 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. GIVING SEASON:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">THERE&#8217;S STILL TIME: HELP US SUPPORT MORE NATIVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN 2023<\/div>\r\nWe&#8217;re so close to meeting our goal of $5,000! \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nBefore the year ends, we\u2019re asking you to support the next Leadership Summit Class with a tax-exempt donation to the NAFOA Institute and our educational programs. Your contribution makes it possible for us to build up young Native leaders and strengthen investments in the future of tribal economies.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>$25  = Your donation buys one Leadership Summit participant a set of custom business cards to help them network and build their professional connections.<\/li>\r\n<li>$100 = Provide one participant with travel meals and snacks during their trip to and from the Leadership Summit.<\/li>\r\n<li>$250 = Support the clothing stipend for one participant! Leadership Summit attendees are provided a small stipend to purchase business formal attire for the conference and prepare them for the professional world.<\/li> \r\n<li>Over $250 = A donation of more than $250 helps fund travel expenses to attend the 2023 NAFOA Leadership Summit. Help us bring young Native leaders from all parts of the country to Washington, D.C. this coming Spring!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate?campaign_id=T3FYRBR834KD6\" role=\"button\">Give to Support Native Young Professionals<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. COMMUNITY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: WEBINAR TO AVOID HOLIDAY FRAUD AND SCAMS<\/div>\r\nThe Federal Communications Commission&#8217;s (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission will host a webinar providing information to consumers on how to avoid frauds and scams that are prevalent during the holiday season on December 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm EST.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nDuring the holiday season, as consumers are busier than usual, fraudsters take advantage of the season to unleash holiday scams aimed at unsuspecting. Staff from the FCC&#8217;s Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division and the Federal Trade Commission&#8217;s Division of Consumer and Business Education will share information on how to avoid scams when purchasing goods and services online through websites; unwanted robocalls and robotexts; charitable contributions schemes and cellphone and email fraudulent activities.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/news-events\/events\/2022\/12\/safe-holidays-webinar-avoid-holiday-fraud-and-scams\" role=\"button\">Register to Join Today, December 19<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. FOR NATIVE YOUTH:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">BANK OF AMERICA &#8211; 2023 CAREERS LAUNCHPAD DIVERSITY &#038; INCLUSION FORUM: MARKET MAKERS<\/div>\r\nWhether you are in the early stages of exploring or have decided on a career path, Bank of America invites interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors, to apply for the chance to meet our team of recruiters and professionals this Spring! Selected students will enjoy an all-inclusive experience at our corporate headquarters in New York, New York!\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nAs an attendee, you will receive business-specific seminars, join dynamic discussions on diversity and inclusion, interview for Summer 2024 internships, while building your professional network along the way!\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThis diversity and inclusion forum supports the bank&#8217;s commitment to equity and inclusion by recognizing top campus talent from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the financial services industry; specifically Black\/African American, Hispanic\/Latino, Native American, women, LGBTQ+, military veterans and people with disabilities, for the fast-paced internship recruiting process. Although this forum is targeted to prepare students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, all students are encouraged to apply. We also encourage students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Women&#8217;s Colleges based in the United States to apply! Selected students will be considered for 2024 summer programs.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/campus.bankofamerica.com\/careers\/2023_careers_launchpad_diversity__inclusion_forum_market_makers.html\" role=\"button\">Apply by January 1<\/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\">REBECCA ADAMSON INDIGENOUS RIGHTS &#038; BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP FUND<\/div>\r\nFirst Peoples Worldwide announced that The Christensen Fund devoted $100,000 to the Rebecca Adamson Indigenous Rights &#038; Business Scholarship Fund. This large gift by an Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused organization will support near full-ride scholarships for two students at the University of Colorado&#8217;s Leeds School of Business, creating the scholarship&#8217;s first cohort of students.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nIn 2019, First Peoples Worldwide and the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado established the Rebecca Adamson Indigenous Rights &#038; Business Scholarship in honor of First Peoples Worldwide\u2019s founder and Indigenous economist Rebecca Adamson. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nWorking with many organizations, companies, and communities, Rebecca has spent some 50 years harnessing traditional Indigenous knowledge for contemporary application. She had the foresight to mobilize investors and Indigenous Peoples to shift corporate behavior towards robust consideration of Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe scholarship is open to incoming full-time MBA students who belong to a federally recognized American Indian tribe who demonstrate a commitment to Indigenous rights. Separate essay due by February 1, 2023.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colorado.edu\/business\/mba\/mba-financial-information\" role=\"button\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>5. JOBS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE ISLAND ENTERPRISES, INC IS SEEKING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<\/div>\r\nThis position will function as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Island Enterprises Inc. The incumbent in this position is responsible for leading IEI business development efforts, developing a strategic plan with measurable targets to achieve stated goals, leadership development and providing expertise and direction to the management of all of Tribal enterprises operating under IEI. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe primary focus would be in the areas of new business development, strategic and business planning development and execution, human resource development, team building, financial and operations management and reporting. The CEO provides effective leadership and vision for IEI to grow responsibly, in a profitable and sustainable manner. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe position will regularly interact and collaborate with Squaxin Island Tribal Council, Squaxin Island Government Administration leadership, Little Creek Casino Resort leadership, and other local, state and federal economic development agency personnel.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/island-enterprises-inc-washington-34-chief-executive-officer-ceo\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"And with that, the 2022 season is over. 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