{"id":35840,"date":"2024-02-20T09:45:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=35840"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T20:02:26","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-139","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/02\/20\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-139\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" \"NAFOA\"<\/a>
Native women leading! Last week, the NAFOA Board connected with other tribal leaders and federal officials, including US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. Pictured, from left: Susan Masten, VaRene Martin, Secretary Deb Haaland, Amy Minniear, Melanie Benjamin. Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n
5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
NAFOA stays on top of the news so you always start your week informed and ready.<\/div>\r\n
Tuesday, February 20, 2024<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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1. NAFOA COMMUNITY: <\/EM><\/div>\r\n
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR NAFOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS<\/div>\r\nBe a part of shaping the future of tribal economies. NAFOA is actively seeking nominations from individuals committed to enhancing tribal government finance and economic empowerment to serve on the Board of Directors. Nominations are open now and will continue during our Annual Conference until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2022.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nTo be eligible, nominees must be enrolled members of a U.S. federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Village. Nominees will be required to provide proof of enrollment upon nomination. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nPOSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION:<\/strong>
\r\nPresident: The Board President must be able and willing to represent the organization at NAFOA\u2019s conferences, allied organization conferences, as well as 3rd party events as needed. They must also be able and willing to give testimony on behalf of the organization and be generally accessible to both fellow board members and the Executive Director.\r\n

<\/p>\r\n2nd Vice President: The 2nd Vice President must be able and willing to represent the organization at NAFOA\u2019s con\u00adferences, allied organization conferences, and 3rd party events as needed. They will lead the organization in succession to the 1st Vice President and President.\r\n

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2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
IN-PERSON INTRODUCTORY TRIBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE<\/div>\r\nProgram Dates: May 21-24, 2024\r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe Introductory Tribal Finance & Accounting Certificate Program is offered in partnership by the Center for the Future of Work at Oklahoma State University<\/a>. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nThis four-day cohort program provides the opportunity to connect with other tribal peers while gaining knowledge and experience to help them become more effective tribal finance\/accounting professionals and leaders. You will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from other tribal finance\/accounting professionals throughout the state and across the country.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nCost: $1,850 NAFOA members and $2,000 non-members\r\n

<\/p>\r\nRegistration includes: instruction, materials, gifts, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, refreshments, certificates\/certificate holders, group photo, credit fee, and one copy of “Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises (Orange Book)” as published NAFOA.\r\n

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3. MUST READ:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: HOW TRIBAL NATIONS CAN BENEFIT FROM THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT<\/div>\r\nThere\u2019s never been a better time for Tribal Nations and Native communities to make vital investments in their energy infrastructure, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Introduced primarily to implement clean energy initiatives throughout the U.S. and mitigate climate impacts, the Act includes more than $720 million in funding for Indian Country\u2014though, as you\u2019ll see, the process to obtain those benefits can be complicated.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nOpportunities Featured in the Inflation Reduction Act<\/strong>
\r\nAmong the numerous IRA programs of particular interest to Tribes, most have received further clarification by the various departments charged with implementing and managing them. For example:\r\n

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