{"id":547432,"date":"2026-05-26T11:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=547432"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:20:57","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-may-26-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/05\/26\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-may-26-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 26, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":" \"NAFOA\"<\/a>
Proof that NAFOA knows how to balance business and a little friendly competition! Great conversations, lots of laughs, and unforgettable moments at NAFOA’s 44th Annual Conference. If you attended, be sure to check your email for access to more photos like this one. From left: NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship, NAFOA Director of Conferences & Events Missy Dunne, NAFOA Board President Rodney Butler. Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n
5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 26, 2026)<\/div>\r\n
Insightful Webinar Opportunities, Data Discussions, and More This Week<\/div>\r\n
Tuesday, May 26, 2026<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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1. WEBINAR<\/em><\/div>\r\n
National Tribal Economies Webinar Series Hosted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and U.S Department of the Treasury\u2019s Office of Tribal and Native Affairs<\/div>\r\nThe four webinars will highlight strategies Tribal governments and Indian Country businesses can pursue to finance projects that promote economic growth and housing opportunities. Practitioners will discuss the latest trends in Tribal finance, including the use of tax incentives, participation loans across regions, and the growth and development of financial institutions that serve Indian Country. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required. Register here.\r\n

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<\/p>\r\nSession 1 \u2013 Expanding Financial Institutions in Indian Country, June 17, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
\r\nJoin this session to learn about increasing the number of financial institutions that serve Indian Country. Presenters will include representatives from banks, community development financial institutions, and credit unions.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nSession 2 \u2013 Closing the Gaps: Lender Credit Stacking in Tribal Communities, July 22, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
\r\nIndian Country project finance often incorporates a range of private and public sources. This session will feature recent examples of participation loans and other creative solutions to Tribal finance challenges.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nSession 3 \u2013 Attracting Private Capital in Indian Country Through Tax Credit Financing, August 19, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
\r\nTax credit finance is a critical aspect in many Tribal projects, including housing and economic development. This session will provide examples of how Tribal projects can utilize New Markets Tax Credits, Opportunity Zones, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nSession 4 \u2013 Bond Finance in Tribal Communities, September 23, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
\r\nDuring this session, hear from financial institutions and Tribal governments how bond issuance can help grow Tribal economies and bring more capital to Indian Country. Presenters will share current examples.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nSource: The U.S Department of The Treasury and The Office of the Comptroller of The Currency\r\nRegister to Attend<\/a>\r\n

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2. EVENT<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Sovereignty in Numbers: The 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit<\/div>\r\nThursday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT\r\n

<\/p>\r\nRecent years have brought economic data innovations across Indian Country and new models for governing data in ways that honor tribal data sovereignty. Digital advancements have made it easier to collect and analyze data, and artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new risks and possibilities. Tools such as tribal censuses, economic impact reports, and the Survey of Native Nations are equipping tribes with new forms of data as they navigate economic realities.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe Center for Indian Country Development\u2019s (CICD\u2019s) 2026 data summit will feature conversations with Indian Country thought leaders on what it means to marshal data for economic self-determination. Tribal leaders will share ways they\u2019re working with economic data to design services for tribal citizens, attract investment in their communities, and steward their resources for future generations. Speakers will also explore ways tribes are shaping emerging data applications on their own terms.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nSource: Center for Indian Country Development\/ Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis\r\nRegister to Join on June 25<\/a>\r\n\r\n

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3. RESOURCES<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Tribal Implementation Center Program: May 2026 Updates<\/div>\r\nWednesday, May 27th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT\r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe Tribal Implementation Center Program provides direct funding support and technical assistance to Tribes, Tribal Consortia, and Tribal Epidemiology Centers (T\/C\/TECs) to implement Tribally led public health data modernization projects.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe goal of the program is to advance public health data access and interoperability for T\/C\/TECs, while ensuring approaches are guided by Tribal input and respect Tribal sovereignty.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nThis webinar will provide an update on the Tribal Implementation Center Program, including an overview of recent changes to the program.\r\n

<\/p>\r\nParticipants will:\r\n

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