Training & Technical Assistance
Oweesta offers culturally appropriate training programs to help Native organizations establish and sustain financial education. Oweesta assists certified and emerging Native CDFIs with individualized training and technical assistance with systematic multi-faceted program delivery. Our goal is to help create and sustain healthy and thriving Native CDFI operations.
Lending & Capitalization
As the only existing Native CDFI intermediary, Oweesta is supported by both debt and equity investments to our capitalization base allowing us to offer diverse financial products and development services to Native communities across the nation. Oweesta understands the crucial need for investment capital in Native CDFIs and is dedicated to creating appropriate loan products enabling reinvestment of capital back into Native communities.
Research & Policy Advocacy
As a leader in the Native CDFI industry, Oweesta strives to inform potential investors, federal agencies, and the general public on the current industry climate. By speaking out on relevant issues, we are able to effect change at state and federal levels to further not only our efforts, but the efforts of our clients to create healthy, thriving local economies. We encourage Native communities to join us in our advocacy work. It is within unity that we will find strength in our collective voice.
Upcoming Events
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The Celebration of Native Plains Artists show has grown so much over the last four years. We are in full swing. Come on down to the Four Seasons Arena at the Expo Park in Great Falls.
NACDCFS kicking off the Celebration of Native Plains Artists in Great Falls as part of 2019 Western Art Week! Show runs from 10am to 8pm Thursday March 21st through Saturday March 23rd, and 10am to 3pm Sunday, March 24th at Montana Expo Park
What an amazing Building Native Communities Financial Skills for Families In Chandler, AZ. Oweesta hosted a jammed packed high energy 3-day train the trainer! Look out for these certified trainers in your community!
What an amazing Building Native Communities Financial Skills for Families In Chandler, AZ. Oweesta hosted a jammed packed high energy 3-day train the trainer! Look out for these certified trainers in your community!
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
The Governor’s Awards in the Arts recognize individuals and businesses who have made a statewide impact through artistic excellence or outstanding support of the arts.
This year Lakota Funds in Kyle was awarded the honor of Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota.
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Check Out Two New Native CDFI Industry Reports from Oweesta!
https://t.co/9cAlIYGieG
Congratulations 5 grantees in our Fueling Native Economic Development in Indian Country program: Cook Inlet Lending Center, @hawaiiancouncil, Hawaiian Community Asssets, Spruce Root, & Wind River Development Fund! Thanks @NWAFound & @FHLBDM for support! https://t.co/MBRtsnutRO
NEW VIDEO: Why are #NativeCDFIs game-changing allies for economic opportunity in Native communities? See why @NWAFound and other partners are investing their money in Native CDFIs:
https://t.co/2U4ZQ0nLc5
Pleased to support 2 Native led/owned finance institutions, @NABNA2001 and Lakota Federal Credit Union with new relationships as depositors with both. We understand the need for depositors in Native-owned banking institutions serving Tribal communities.
Oweesta is rolling out a Native CDFI Practitioner Certification Program and providing training from some of the specialization tracks (Financial Management & Development Services) in partnership with @neighborworks and with support from @WellsFargo! https://t.co/wc9xiJoodo
CONTACT US
First Nations Oweesta Corporation
2432 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
303.774.8838
info@oweesta.org
Oweesta is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
ABOUT OWEESTA
Oweesta is the only existing Native CDFI intermediary offering financial products and development services exclusively to Native CDFIs and Native communities. Specifically, Oweesta provides training, technical assistance, investments, research, and policy advocacy to help Native communities develop an integrated range of asset-building products and services, including financial education and financial products.
Asset-building tools stimulate reservation economies by providing tribal members the opportunity to acquire financial management skills and build and accumulate assets through small business creation, homeownership, education, and much more.
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