The Latest Financial News
New Designations Could Spur Innovation in Indian Country
As many states are nearing the economic definition of full employment, many tribal communities still struggle with job creation and business development. However, the recent announcement of a few new federal programs could provide tribal officials with key...
Treasury Updates Deregulation Efforts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released an update on its long term efforts to roll back financial regulations. The report comes one year after President Trump issued a series of memos directing the Treasury department to review certain...
Former Native American Bank Sales Director Joins NAFSA Staff as Director of Business Development
Mika Leonard has joined the Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) as its Director of Business Development. She will be responsible for managing member relations and coordinating new opportunities for growth at the organization. Ms. Leonard...
Why NAFSA?
There are more than 570 federally-recognized tribes in the United States, many of whom are spread across in diverse areas. This has left a need for other tribal economic development opportunities to create sustainability and jobs on Native American reservations.
Tribal Financial Services:
Create jobs & economic development on tribal lands
Increase the financial independence of tribes
Deploy sovereignty & bolster tribal self-determination
The Impact of Tribal Financial Services
Coming from a history of staggering unemployment rates, limited opportunities, and lack of access to fundamental resources, Native American tribes began online lending businesses to create real change for the future. Internet commerce has been a vehicle for supporting economic growth, tribal services, and tribal development. These are their stories.
Our Mission
To advocate for tribal sovereignty, promote responsible financial services, and provide better economic opportunity in Indian Country for the benefit of tribal communities.
To protect and preserve the sovereignty of Native American tribes while offering an unprecedented opportunity for tribal economic growth
Growing opportunity for Indian Country in the financial services industry
Advancing financial literacy in tribal communities
