{"id":36303,"date":"2024-03-25T09:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T13:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=36303"},"modified":"2024-03-25T20:21:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T00:21:31","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-142","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/03\/25\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-142\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/03\/25\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-142\/nafoa-139\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-36306\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"36306\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/03\/25\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-142\/nafoa-139\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/26\/NAFOA.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" 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;As Women&amp;#8217;s History Month ends, NAFOA pays tribute to our Board President, Cristina Danforth, for her 14 years of leadership. President Danforth announced her decision not to seek reelection at the last Fall Conference. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-032524?e=15e6efc718&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/26\/NAFOA-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/26\/NAFOA.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-36306\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> As Women&#8217;s History Month ends, NAFOA pays tribute to our Board President, Cristina Danforth, for her 14 years of leadership. President Danforth announced her decision not to seek reelection at the last Fall Conference. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-032524?e=15e6efc718>NAFOA<\/a><\/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\">Early Birds, Enjoy Your Room! Late to Book? Check Out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\">Alternatives<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, March 25, 2024<\/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<strong>Early Birds, Enjoy Your Room at #NAFOA2024! Late to Book? Check Out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\">Alternatives<\/a> for the upcoming conference.<\/strong>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>1. CONFERENCE:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">DON&#8217;T MISS THE GENERAL SESSION PANEL REEL IMPACT OF HOLLYWOOD ON TRIBAL LANDS AT #NAFOA2024<\/div>\r\nThis panel will discuss the tangible economic benefits that arise when production crews film on tribal lands. Learn from communities that have navigated blockbuster productions&#8217; unique opportunities and challenges. Gain insights into strategies for ensuring cultural respect and positive economic outcomes for your tribe if Hollywood arrives.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<strong>Moderator:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cody Harjo, Director of Learning Initiatives and Media, NAFOA<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<strong>Speakers:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief, Osage Nation<\/li>\r\n<li>Rio Jaime, Tribal Council Treasurer, Quileute Tribe<\/li>\r\n<li>Shauna Williams, Executive Director of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/4YwRal\" role=\"button\">Register for the Conference<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/conference\/\" role=\"button\">Visit the Conference Site<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Join us for a discussion on Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NAFOA2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NAFOA2024<\/a>! Discover the economic benefits of filming on tribal lands with our expert panel. Register today: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T6G7dPUAH4\">https:\/\/t.co\/T6G7dPUAH4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7INHQk1Oah\">pic.twitter.com\/7INHQk1Oah<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NAFOA (@nafoaorg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1770571057486877054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2024<\/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. WEBINAR:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR TRIBAL NATIONS<\/div>\r\nWednesday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nJoin Paula Starr, CIO of Cherokee Nation, Douglas Paget, Senior Account Executive with EUNA, and Bharat Vandra, Senior Practice Director with Infor to discuss how transforming processes and migrating to the cloud improves the lives of Tribal Nation citizens both today and for future generations.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Explore transformation through an indigenous lens; past, present, and future.<\/li>\r\n<li>Explore how indigenous professionals today leverage digital technologies to be as resilient as the people they serve.<\/li>\r\n<li>Discuss how access to information informs strategic planning, fosters innovation, and intelligent actions that benefit current and future indigenous generations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nSource: Euna Solutions\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/event.on24.com\/wcc\/r\/4500615\/D90FCBCE6DCFB200A04D983B538E07E3?std1=27444-034-037&std2=people&std3=partners&std4=webinar&std5=erp&std6=digtribalpa\" role=\"button\">Register to Join<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. MEMBER TRIBE NEWS: <\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">PASKENTA BAND OF NOMLAKI INDIANS ACQUIRES MAD RIVER BREWERY<\/div>\r\nThe Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians announced the acquisition of the Mad River Brewery from the Yurok Tribe in Northwestern California. Based in Blue Lake, California, Mad River Brewery has distinguished itself as a producer of premium craft beers, recognized for their quality and dedication to environmental stewardship.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nIn November 2021, The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians opened The Paskenta Brewery and Distillery, becoming the first tribal-owned distillery in California. With the acquisition of Mad River Brewery, the Paskenta Tribe continues to build its economic portfolio.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n\u201cAcquiring Mad River Brewery is another milestone in Paskenta\u2019s commitment to building an economically sustainable future for our tribe and serving as an economic growth driver for our neighbors,\u201d said Tribal Chairman Andrew \u201cDru\u201d Alejandre.  \u201cWe\u2019ve enjoyed great community response since opening Paskenta Brewery &#038; Distillery. Now, with the acquisition of Mad River Brewery, we\u2019re honored to extend our expertise in blending tribal identity and craft beer to the Northern California community and tribes across the nation. As we continue to innovate, we proudly lead the way in crafting beers and spirits within Indian Country.\u201d added Alejandre.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nSource: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/paskenta-nsn.gov\/2024\/03\/20\/paskenta-band-of-nomlaki-indians-acquires-mad-river-brewery\/\" role=\"button\">Continue Reading<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. FOR NATIVE ORGS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">NCN INVITES NATIVE CDFIS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES TO JOIN COMMENT LETTER ON THE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION APPLICATION<\/div>\r\nThe Native CDFI Network (NCN) invites Native CDFIs and certified Community Development Entities (CDEs) to join its formal comment letter on the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Allocation Application for the Calendar Year (CY) 2024-2026 Funding Rounds. In response to a request for public comment from the CDFI Fund, NCN developed the comment letter, which features several consensus-based priorities to streamline and strengthen the NMTC Program Allocation Application process to ensure Indian Country\u2019s equitable access to and usage of NMTC Program allocations.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe deadline to sign on to the NCN comment letter is 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 26.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nSource: Native CDFI Network \r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nativecdfi.net\/blog\/2024\/03\/22\/ncn-invites-native-cdfis-and-community-development-entities-to-join-comment-letter-on-the-new-markets-tax-credit-allocation-application\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More<\/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\">TOLOWA DEE-NI&#8217; NATION \/ LUCKY 7 CASINO SEEKING CONTROLLER<\/div>\r\nThe Controller is responsible for implementing and maintaining all accounting functions, including Soft Count, Vault, Cage, and Revenue Audit, as well as supervising managers in those departments.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Coordinate with internal, external, and regulatory auditors to supply accurate and timely information to ensure compliance.<\/li>\r\n<li>Prepares budget and routinely monitors for deviations.<\/li>\r\n<li>Files and reconciles all monthly, quarterly, and yearly gaming and tax reports.<\/li>\r\n<li>Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and terminate in accordance with Casino Policies, Procedures, and applicable laws.<\/li>\r\n<li>Maintain open communication with all departments within the company with regard to any accounting functions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/tolowa-dee-ni-nation-lucky-7-casino-smith-river-california-full-time-controller\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There&#8217;s still time to register and book your hotel for #NAFOA2024 in Florida!","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36306,"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":[10,67,1,22],"tags":[38,121,255,180,138,36,525,4731,37],"class_list":["post-36303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-indian-gaming","category-national","category-technology","tag-california","tag-employment","tag-florida","tag-internet","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-paskenta","tag-tolowa-dee-ni-nation","tag-yurok","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/26\/NAFOA.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-9rx","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36303","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=36303"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36309,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36303\/revisions\/36309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}