What’s New in the Native Financial Sovereignty Movement

Advice from the Doctor

“Dear Dr. Per Cap,

I received a 1099-G that lists over $3,000 in unemployment benefits paid by the state in 2020.  I didn’t receive any unemployment last year.  What should I do?

Signed,
Working through the Pandemic”

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Dr. Per Cap answers the question above and covers important financial topics this quarter. Special thanks to First Nations Development Institute and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation for the Dr. Per Cap advice column.

The Federal Reserve Wants to Hear from You!

The Federal Reserve 2021 CDFI Survey is now open. Join your colleagues in completing the survey to better inform the Fed, the CDFI Fund and other policymakers, researchers and practitioners about the collective work of CDFIs.

As with past survey data, the Federal Reserve and the CDFI Fund intend to use the survey data to inform research and future policymaking. Data from last year’s survey informed the design of CDFI Fund and Federal Reserve programs, including the CDFI Rapid Response Program, as well as outreach and education efforts.

The 60-minute survey is open to all CDFIs, regardless of certification status. Please be aware that the survey may be distributed to multiple individuals at your organization, but only one response is necessary per organization. Submit a response for your CDFI now. And tell another CDFI leader you know. The more voices we hear, the more we can do together.

Your time is important, so we’ve significantly shortened the survey this year. More information about the 2021 CDFI Survey and the Fed’s CDFI survey work is available here.

Employment Opportunities

Ag Lender – Lakota Funds 
The Ag Lender will focus on maintaining and growing Lakota Funds agricultural lending program within their service area, which includes the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations.
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Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator – First Peoples Worldwide
The Community and Outreach Coordinator of First Peoples Worldwide (FPW) supports the program’s mission to work from a foundation of Indigenous values to establish a sustainable future for all.
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Director of Finance – Oweesta Corporation
Oweesta is seeking dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Finance. This position will oversee the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function as well as ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
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Executive Director – Four Directions Development Corporation 
The Executive Director will partner with the board of directors to provide strategic direction and leadership, directly oversees FDDC’s programs and operations, and will be responsible for the organization’s financial health.
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Impact Analyst – Clearinghouse CDFI 
The Impact Analyst plays a key role in supporting the corporate mission and helping Clearinghouse CDFI remain true to its triple bottom line – people, profit, and planet.
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Program Director – South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition
SDHNOC seeks a Program Director to support the Coalition’s transition into an independent, stand-alone organization and will be committed to increasing homeownership opportunities for Native families in SD.
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Training and Development Specialist – Native Learning Center
The Training and Development Specialist provides housing related training specifically related to the following NAHASDA objectives, that addresses, through best practices, the needs of Tribal communities.
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