NAFSA: INDIAN COUNTRY LOSING A TRUE FRIEND WITH SEN. TIM JOHNSON’S RETIREMENT
Native American Financial Services Association Applauds South Dakota Senator’s Congressional Service, Attention to Indian Issues WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2013) – Following yesterday’s formal announcement that Sen. Tim Johnson will retire in 2014, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) recognized Sen. Johnson’s service to his country, especially on issues important to the Native American community. Sen. Johnson has served in Congress for more than 25 years, serving three terms in the U.S. Senate after five terms in...
read moreNAFSA APPLAUDS FTC EFFORTS TO FIGHT FRAUD IN CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS
WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2013) – On the heels of a recent settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Automatic Electronic Checking Inc. (AEC), the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) hailed the decision as a step toward increased consumer confidence in financial transactions. Under the ruling, AEC was found to have debited millions of dollars from tens of thousands of bank accounts without the holders’ consent. “We applaud efforts to crack down on unfair or misleading trade practices that defraud consumers...
read moreNAFSA Applauds President Obama’s Nomination of Sally Jewell for Secretary of the Interior
Native American Group Urges Secretary-designate to Protect Government-to-Government Relationship between Tribal Nations and Federal Government WASHINGTON, DC (February 8, 2013) – Following President Obama’s announcement earlier this week that he would nominate Sally Jewell, President and CEO of REI, to succeed retiring Secretary Ken Salazar at the helm of the Department of Interior, The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) issued the following statement: “With so many Department of the Interior bureaus and agencies...
read moreNAFSA: President Barack Obama’s Second Inauguration is an Opportunity for Major Advancement of Native Causes
Native American Group Urges President Obama to Continue Administration’s Policy of Consultation, Protection of Sovereignty WASHINGTON, DC (January 22, 2013) – Following President Obama’s second inauguration earlier this week, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) extends its warmest congratulations to the president and urges him to continue his administration’s policy of government-to-government consultation on issues which may impact tribal sovereignty. During President Obama’s first term, great advances were...
read moreNative American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) Congratulates Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) on Receiving Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairmanship
Native American Organization Welcomes Chairman, Committee’s New Members in 113th Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 20, 2012) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) congratulates Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Cantwell will take over the gavel when the 113th Congress convenes in January. She will be the first female chair of the committee. “Sen. Cantwell’s selection is the right choice to follow the strong leadership of Sen....
read moreNative American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) Honors the Life of Sen. Daniel Inouye
Nine-term Senator was a Longtime Advocate for Indian Country WASHINGTON (December 18, 2012) – Today, upon hearing news of the passing of nine-term Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye, the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) issued the following statement honoring his life: “With a heavy heart, we thank Sen. Inouye for his contributions to Indian Country and deeply mourn his passing,” said Barry Brandon, Executive Director of NAFSA. “He was a vigilant advocate for the rights most important to our tribal communities and a giant...
read moreThe Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) Promotes National American Indian Heritage Month
WASHINGTON (November 27, 2012) –The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) is pleased to encourage the promotion of National American Indian Heritage Month. NAFSA calls on all Americans to raise their awareness of Native American issues and recognize the many contributions to the United States from the first people of America. Throughout the month of November, NAFSA member tribes are encouraging and assisting their members – along with tribes across the nation – to raise awareness of Native American history and culture. A...
read moreNAFSA Urges Indian Country To Turn Out for November Elections
Native American Vote Stressed as Critical for Upcoming Election WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 16, 2012) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today reiterated its strong encouragement that all eligible Native Americans participate in the American electoral process this November. Bipartisan political analysts continue to emphasize that Native American voters in key battleground states – including Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Nevada, and Wisconsin – quite likely hold the power to sway the election. “The power that...
read moreNAFSA BOARD MEMBER NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS “NATIVE AMERICAN 40 UNDER 40” LIST
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Selects Otoe-Missouria Chairman John Shotton to be Honored at November Gala WASHINGTON, DC (October 3, 2012) – On the heels of a recent announcement by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today applauded John Shotton, Chairman of Oklahoma’s Otoe-Missouria Tribe, on being named among the top Native American Leaders under the age of 40. The prestigious award recognizes 40 emerging American...
read moreNAFSA APPLAUDS SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS’ COMMITMENT TO TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE
WASHINGTON (September 25, 2012) – The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) today applauded the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs’ continuing commitment to the enduring strength of federal-tribal relations. During the hearing on Thursday, September 20, 2012, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs made it clear that the tribes have the undisputed right of self-governance and self-determination. Indeed, testimony throughout this hearing repeatedly reinforced the principle that self-governance and self-determination are...
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