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NAFOA Honors Tribal Leaders and Enterprises at 19th Annual Leadership Awards

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NAFOA Honors Tribal Leaders and Enterprises at 19th Annual Leadership Awards

The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) celebrated outstanding achievement across Indian Country last month at its 19th Annual Leadership Awards, held April 28 in Reno, Nevada, during the organization’s 44th Annual Conference. The awards spotlight Tribal leaders, executives, and financial ventures making measurable strides in Indigenous economic development. The Education Program of the Year…

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