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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - NeighborkWorks America Training - Atlanta

The NeighborWorks Training Institute is pleased to partner with First Nations Oweesta Corporation to offer 5 days of training at the NeighborWorks Training Institute February 18th-22nd in Atlanta, GA.  This specialized training is designed to build the capacity of Native practitioners through financial education instructor training, and

Free Winter Webinar Series: Nurturing Healthy Food Financing

Opportunity Finance Network invites you to a free Winter Webinar series focused on Nurturing Healthy Food Financing.  This series is brought to you through the generous support of MetLife Foundation and Capital One.

 

2012 Native CDFI Award Recepients

 

Two Native Community Development Financial Institutions Honored for Their Commitment to Helping Native Communities

 

First Nations Oweesta Corporation Receives $250,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First Nations Oweesta Corporation Receives $250,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

LONGMONT, Colorado (July 24, 2012) – First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) today announced it has received a four-year, $250,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to expand delivery of financial education to Native American communities across the United States.

First Nations Oweesta Corporation awarded $100,000 to provide technical assistance to targeted Native CDFIs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First Nations Oweesta Corporation awarded $100,000 to provide technical assistance to targeted Native CDFIs   

First Nations Oweesta Corporation appoints new associate director of contracts and quality control

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First Nations Oweesta Corporation appoints new associate director of contracts and quality control

Hawaii First FCU Brings a Community Resource Center to Hilo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alycia Juvik, CCUFCCommunity Development DirectorHawaii First FCU808-885-6600Alycia@hawaiifirstfcu.com

First Nations Accepting Applications for the "Time for the Harvest: Renewing Native American Food Systems" Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFirst Nations Accepting Applications for the "Time for the Harvest: Renewing Native American Food Systems" Project

First Nations Development Institute & First Nations Oweesta Corporation board member Shyla Sheppard names to 2011 Native...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFirst Nations Development Institute & First Nations Oweesta Corporation board member Shyla Sheppard named to 2011 Native American 40 Under 40

Save the Date - California Native CDFI Convening - September 9, 2011

We will provide you with a wealth of information, partners and best practices that will highlight advancements in the development of a Native CDFI in your community. We will include discussions that will allow you to bring your concerns, questions, comments and experiences to the table.

 

 
 
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