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5 Things You Need to Know this Week

We’re back to providing you the latest news and opportunities.

1. EVENTS:
#NAFOAFALL2020 GOES VIRTUAL

Thank you for your patience as we determined the best and safest way to host the 2020 Fall Finance and Tribal Economies Conference. In the best interest of the health and safety of our community and Indian Country, NAFOA has decided to make the change to a virtual conference again in the fall.

Registration and agenda information will be available in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, please save the date for October 5-9, 2020.  Visit our conference page for details and updates.

2. POLICY:
SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY

On Thursday, July 9, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its opinion in the case McGirt v. Oklahoma.  In a clear win for tribal sovereignty, the Court held that the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reservation were never disestablished and the nation’s treaty rights must be upheld. For the purposes of Federal criminal law, this portion of eastern Oklahoma is a reservation and crimes taking place within this jurisdiction must be tried in federal, not state, court.

Read more about the decision in NAFOA’s broadcast.

3. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

NAFOA IS HERE FOR YOU: A SPECIAL UPDATE

You may have noticed you were missing the 5 Things You Need to Know This Week in your inbox last Monday. As we move into the second half of 2020, NAFOA wanted to give you a brief update on the year thus far. It has been a trying time for all of us, but in the words of NAFOA Board President Cristina Danforth:  “NAFOA is here for you and working hard to not only get through this crisis, but to ensure that Indian Country is better prepared for the next one.” 

Read NAFOA’s Special Midyear Update.

4.  YOUTH:
NATIVE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP

All Native rising high school juniors/seniors, and college & university students, are invited to register for the Native Pathways VIRTUAL Summer Camp 2020! You’ll be engaged in 3 Days of interactive workshops and activities on college admissions and planning, major and career exploration, financial literacy, and more. Registration is open through Friday, JULY 17, at www.collegefund.org/nativepathways.

5. JOBS:
NAVAJO NATION GAMING ENTERPRISE SEEKS ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Under general direction from the Controller, the Accounting Manager organizes, plans and manages all accounting activities and services of the General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Shipping & Receiving areas of the department. Ensures all accounting functions are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable tribal, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations. Maintains strict confidentiality of privileged information. Learn more and apply.