Mashpee Wampanoag and the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah observe Metacoment Day every August 12th As an official holiday, tribal operations will be closed to observe the historic day. Metacomet, also known as King Philip, was the son of the Great Sachem Muhsasôyut 8sâmeeqan who welcomed English in 1620. Philip, or Metacom, became the last chief […]
Between July and August, NAFOA will host a series of three webinars covering the new Tribal Tax Parity legislation, H.R. 8318, introduced in May by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in partnership with Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ). This legislation is a critical step forward for tribal economies and business development and requires the support of Indian […]
UPDATE: The webinar is postponed. More information is coming soon. Progressing the Whole Story: A Conversation of Economic Data presented by the USET Office of Economic Development During this webinar, attendees will explore the multifaceted aspects of Tribal economic data, uncovering insights that paint a holistic picture of economic activity within the USET region. The […]
September 30 at 8:00 pm Eastern Register Learn about the White House Fellowship! Several White House Fellows alumni will discuss their experiences with the Fellowship. Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar.
October 24 at 3:30 pm Eastern Register ACF, through the Office of Early Childhood Development, is gathering input on the Tribal Integrated Early Education Services (TIEES) legislative proposal. It would give Tribal Nations more flexibility to integrate early childhood funding streams into a single coordinated, culturally grounded, and Tribally driven program (Child Care and Development […]
The Indian Legal Program and the Rosette, LLP American Indian Economic Development Program at ASU Law are proud to partner with the ASU American Indian Policy Institute, the National Congress of American Indians’ Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty and the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium to bring you an impactful event. They are thrilled […]
February 25-27, 2025 Hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisaina Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana The Association’s 10th Annual Repatriation Conference, “Igniting Change,” continues their legacy to provide comprehensive training and expertise at a grassroots level. The new Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regulations that went into effect in January 2024 […]
March 27 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register Native communities can use the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) to support important economic development projects—from Tribal businesses to schools to public infrastructure. The program has provided gap funding for hundreds of millions of dollars in development across Indian Country. The NMTC program can also be used to […]
March 24–26, 2025 Day One: 1:00–5:00 p.m. (optional training) Day Two: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Day Three: 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Prairie's Edge Casino 5616 Prairie's Edge Lane Granite Falls, MN 56241 Register This summit is designed to bring together traffic safety professionals, invested stakeholders, and community members to provide education and raise awareness of crash-related injuries and deaths […]
March 31-April 3 San Diego, CA Convention website The largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is both the meeting place where the community gathers to learn, network and exchange industry-specific ideas and a cultural celebration of success, strength, and self-reliance. Entering its 39th year, […]
April 1-3 in Albuquerque, NM Register This training is in-person and will be delivered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Where: Dennis Chavez Federal Building 500 Gold Ave, SW, 7th floor Albuquerque, NM 87103-0906 This training provides Indian tribes, including Native Alaskan villages, and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) with specific instructions and guidelines for carrying out […]
April 2 at 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Eastern Register Description: This session on outdoor recreation and economic development will focus on the intersection between outdoor recreation activities and their vast impacts on local economies and communities. Speakers will share a variety of examples of how tribal nations and rural communities have leaned on outdoor […]