{"id":8702,"date":"2021-03-08T10:36:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T15:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=8702"},"modified":"2021-03-08T10:39:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T15:39:13","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/03\/08\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-25\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"722\" data-attachment-id=\"8712\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/03\/08\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-25\/nafoa-19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08\/nafoa.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,722\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"nafoa\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08\/nafoa-1024x616.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08\/nafoa.jpg\" alt=\"nafoa\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8712\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Photo of the Week: Throwback to our last in-person Spring Conference. The 37th Annual Conference was held in Portland, OR. Do you have a favorite memory of past NAFOA Conferences? Post photos of your favorite memories on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #NAFOAMemories and tag @nafoaorg. \r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">A year ago, our community turned virtual \u2014 but we&#8217;re still standing strong.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, March 8, 2021<\/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. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">TODAY AT 1PM EST: WEBINAR &#8211; INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS &#8211; PART 4: FINDING RESOURCES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES<\/div>\r\nDuring the last year, businesses across the US have been challenged with finding resources, such as lines of credit and grants to stay open. In this webinar, we will examine how to use economics to evaluate financing, cash management, and debt management to help businesses thrive in the current economy. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nYou will learn what information is most pertinent to provide during applications and negotiations to continue to operate as a successful business. You will also learn how to manage these processes to navigate these uncertain times.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a href=https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/7704720391143746063>Register to Join Today at 1pm EST<\/a>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>2.  #NAFOA2021:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">AGENDA AVAILABLE FOR #NAFOA2021<\/div>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\/agenda\">agenda is live<\/a> and registration is open for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\">NAFOA&#8217;s Virtual 39th Annual Conference<\/a> on April 26-29, 2021.  We are working hard to bring you a virtual conference lineup with compelling education sessions and fun entertainment.  If you would like to use a registration credit from the Spring Conference, please contact Missy Hurley.\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThanks to the generosity of our Corporate Partners, NAFOA has a number of Sponsored Complimentary Registrations available to tribal members and employees to attend the conference. Please contact VaRene Martin or Dustin VanWinkle for more information.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/b8d04750-7bdb-44c8-9f6d-4d84e954c8b7\">Register for #NAFOA2021<\/a>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>3. FOR TRIBES:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TRIBAL CONSULTATION SESSIONS<\/div>\r\nIn March, several federal agencies are holding tribal consultation sessions and\/or have deadlines related to their tribal consultation plans, including:\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>March 8, 2021: <a href=https:\/\/www.bia.gov\/consultation-listening-session\/improving-interiors-consultation-tribes-consultation-tribes-great>DOI consultation<\/a> focusing on Great Plains, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain Regions.<\/li>\r\n<li>March 8: 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08\/dodtribalconsultation.pdf\">Department of Defense (DOD) deadline<\/a> for all written comments regarding tribal consultation. PDF: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08\/dodtribalconsultation.pdf\">Dear Tribal Leader Letter<\/a> <\/li>\r\n<li>March 9, 2021: <a href=https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/tribalrelations\/tribal-consultations>USDA consultation<\/a> on their tribal consultation plan.<\/li>\r\n<li>March 10, 2021: <a href=https:\/\/www.bia.gov\/consultation-listening-session\/improving-interiors-consultation-tribes-consultation-tribes-eastern>DOI consultation<\/a> focusing on Eastern, Eastern Oklahoma, and Southern Plains Regions.<\/li>\r\n<li>March 10, 2021: <a href=https:\/\/www.bia.gov\/consultation-listening-session\/improving-interiors-consultation-tribes-consultation-tribes-navajo>DOI Consultation<\/a> focusing on Navajo, Southwest, and Western Regions.<\/li>\r\n<li>March 11, 2021: <a href=https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/tribalrelations\/tribal-consultations>USDA consultation<\/a> on their tribal consultation plan.<\/li>\r\n<li>March 12, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bia.gov\/consultation-listening-session\/improving-interiors-consultation-tribes-consultation-tribes-alaska\">DOI consultation<\/a> focusing on Alaska, Northwest, and Pacific Regions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>4. FOR NATIVE ARTISTS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">NATIVE ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NAPD) TRAINING<\/div>\r\nFirst Peoples Fund&#8217;s two-day trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nAt the training, First Peoples Fund will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Express your personal vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business.<\/li>\r\n<li>Determine your art marketing, business, and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools.<\/li>\r\n<li>Budget and establish a successful pricing structure.<\/li>\r\n<li>Market your business using a variety of approaches and tools.<\/li>\r\n<li>Create your mission statement and present your artwork.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis program is being <a href=https:\/\/formstack.io\/BAD8D>offered for free on March 24th &#8211; 25th 2021 at 2:00 pm-5:30 pm CST<\/a>.\r\n <P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>5. JOBS: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">NORTHWEST PORTLAND AREA INDIAN HEALTH BOARD SEEKS FINANCIAL DIRECTOR<\/div>\r\nThe Finance Director (Director) provides leadership and operational oversight of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) Finance Department, and is responsible for all financial operations of the organization, including all audits.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe Director ensures that NPAIHB\u2019s Finance Department has strong internal controls and appropriate separation of duties. The Director provides direct support to the Executive Director, actively participates in the Management Team, and is responsive to all internal clients (NPAIHB staff), ensuring that internal clients receive timely, clear and supportive collaboration from Finance Department staff and leadership. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/jobs\/finance-director-244c513d-6b13-4496-83d1-97986fca1608\">Learn more and apply<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A year ago, our community turned virtual \u2014 but we&#8217;re still standing strong.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8712,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[17],"tags":[157,1254,118,71,121,1256,138,36,1255,220,556],"class_list":["post-8702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-entertainment","tag-consultation","tag-dod","tag-doi","tag-economic-development","tag-employment","tag-first-peoples-fund","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-npaihb","tag-sovereignty","tag-usda","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08\/nafoa.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-2gm","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8702","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=8702"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8702\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}