{"id":30478,"date":"2023-01-17T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=30478"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:36:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:36:36","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-111","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/01\/17\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-111\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/01\/17\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-111\/nafoa-107\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-30480\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"30480\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2023\/01\/17\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-111\/nafoa-107\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/17\/NAFOA.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"799,533\" 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=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#8217;re looking for the next Leadership Summit class! Native young professionals ages 21-27 are invited to apply for this one-of-a-kind career development opportunity. Learn more at &lt;a href=http:\/\/nafoa.org\/leadership-summit&gt;nafoa.org\/leadership-summit&lt;\/a&gt;. Photo courtesy NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/17\/NAFOA.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/17\/NAFOA.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-30480\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">We&#8217;re looking for the next Leadership Summit class! Native young professionals ages 21-27 are invited to apply for this one-of-a-kind career development opportunity. Learn more at <a href=http:\/\/nafoa.org\/leadership-summit>nafoa.org\/leadership-summit<\/a>. 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\">Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Tuesday, January 17, 2023<\/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. EVENTS: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">NAFOA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION WINTER LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT<\/div>\r\nMake plans to participate at the <a href=https:\/\/www.indiangaming.org\/>Indian Gaming Association&#8217;s<\/a> annual Winter Legislative Summit on January 31 &#8211; February 1, 2023. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nLOCATION: 224 Second Street SE, Washington, D.C. \r\nDATE AND TIME: 01\/31\/23 9:00am &#8211; 02\/01\/23 5:00pm \r\nAgenda times are subject to change.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis is your opportunity to meet with members of Congress and Administration and discuss critical legislative issues impacting Indian Country.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nFeatured Speakers:\r\n<P><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Chief Lynn Malerba *Invited*, Treasurer \u2013 U.S. Department of Treasury<\/li>\r\n<li>Fatima Abbas, Acting Director of Native &#038; Tribal Affairs \u2013 U.S. Department of Treasury<\/li>\r\n<li>Rico Frias, Executive Director \u2013 NAFOA<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiangaming.org\/\" role=\"button\">Visit the IGA Website<\/a>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vwAcu8PpbM\">pic.twitter.com\/vwAcu8PpbM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Indian Gaming Association (@IndianGaming85) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IndianGaming85\/status\/1610321787484794881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 3, 2023<\/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. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">GASB 87 &#038; GASB 96: HOW TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE DATA FOR CONFIDENT COMPLIANCE <\/div>\r\n<strong>Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAs leases and SBITAs evolve, how do you keep your contract data up-to-date?  If you\u2019re having trouble ensuring accurate, reliable data, you\u2019re not alone.  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe high volume of lease and SBITA contracts held by an organization \u2013 and the complexity of the terms within them \u2013 makes it can be incredibly difficult for organizations to stay on top of their data.  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis makes it more challenging to stay compliant with GASB 87 and GASB 96. You need technology that enables you to track and view any changes to contract data in one centralized location. Without this, you are at risk of running into issues at your next audit.  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIn <a href=https:\/\/engage.visuallease.com\/gasb-87-and-96-how-to-maintain-accurate-data-for-confident-compliance-january>this webinar, lease accounting experts<\/a> will discuss:  \r\n<P><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The similarities between GASB 87 and GASB 96 and how to ensure compliance <\/li>\r\n<li>How to establish a process that promotes ongoing accuracy as contracts evolve <\/li>\r\n<li>Opportunities that lie within lease and SBITA accounting <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.visuallease.com\/gasb-87-and-96-how-to-maintain-accurate-data-for-confident-compliance-january\" role=\"button\">Register to Join<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>3. GRANTS: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">FY 2023 AMERICORPS SENIORS NATIVE NATIONS AND INDIGENOUS ELDERS SENIOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM<\/div>\r\nAmeriCorps Seniors is publishing this funding notice for the purpose of creating the \u201cFY 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations &#038; Indigenous Elders Seniors Demonstration Program\u201d (herein referred to as Native Nations and Indigenous Elders SDP) to invest in projects focused on Indigenous and Native communities, advancing opportunities for older adults to make an impact, through their time and experience. Through the Native Nations and Indigenous Elders SDP funding opportunity, applicants must demonstrate how they will engage adults ages 55 and older to address one or more of the Indigenous Elders SDP priorities.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe FY 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations &#038; Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program Notice focuses grant-making on Tribal and Native\/Indigenous-serving organizations in the United States and its territories.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAmeriCorps Seniors is open to proposals that are reflective of the needs of Indigenous and Native communities served by the applicant\u2019s proposed program. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe <a href=https:\/\/americorps.gov\/funding-opportunity\/fy-2023-americorps-seniors-native-nations-indigenous-elders-senior>deadline for applications to the FY 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations &#038; Indigenous Elders Seniors Demonstration Program<\/a> is Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/americorps.gov\/funding-opportunity\/fy-2023-americorps-seniors-native-nations-indigenous-elders-senior\" role=\"button\">Learn More and Apply<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: LEADING PEOPLE AND INVESTING TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES<\/div>\r\n<a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/lpibsc>Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities (LPIBSC)<\/a> is a collaboration among Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education, NAFOA, and AFOA Canada.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIts mission is to inspire and support Native finance professionals and leaders, as well as equip them with the tools to lead high-performing, innovative communities or organizations. At the program\u2019s conclusion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Business School.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nAdmission to the program is highly competitive and early application is encouraged. NAFOA has 8 need-based funding available for selected eligible participants (see the application form for more details).\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=https:\/\/nafoa.wufoo.com\/forms\/z2tu1jl0esl147\/>Applications are due<\/a> no later than Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 11:59 PM Alaska Time.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.wufoo.com\/forms\/z2tu1jl0esl147\/\" role=\"button\">Apply by Wednesday, January 25<\/a>\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>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>5. JOBS: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS IS SEEKING FINANCIAL ANALYST (MULTIPLE)<\/div>\r\nThe <a href=https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/treasury-cherokee-north-carolina-34-financial-analyst-multiple\/>position\u2019s paramount responsibility is the protection of the Tribe\u2019s financial assets and reputation<\/a> through the implementation and execution of the accounting standards set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), uniform guidance provided by the Federal Government and its agencies, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the laws and policies of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the Fiscal Management Policy of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe role of this position is the primary administration related to a very technical and highly regulated field. This position supports: accounting, budget development, financial analysis, capital projects planning and budgeting, annual financial audits, and maintenance of fiscal management, policies and internal controls.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/treasury-cherokee-north-carolina-34-financial-analyst-multiple\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Uplifting voices and opportunities from our community members and partners.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30480,"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":[10,67,1,14],"tags":[346,534,128,121,454,3755,138,36,184,89],"class_list":["post-30478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-indian-gaming","category-national","category-politics","tag-dc","tag-eastern-cherokee","tag-elders","tag-employment","tag-grants","tag-iga","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-north-carolina","tag-treasury","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/17\/NAFOA.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-7VA","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30478","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=30478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30478\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}