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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Have you started your application yet? First Nations Oweesta Corporation, Opportunity Finance Network, and Wells Fargo are presenting the Native Catalyst Award and Native Seed Award at the 2019 Native Awards Ceremony this fall! Don't miss out on the opportunity to submit your innovative projects for consideration!
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The deadline has been extended! Please apply TODAY for this opportunity!
This just in- the Oweesta July Newsletter! Check out the latest news, opportunities, and resources in the Native CDFI Industry!
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Native CDFI Capital Access ConveningJune 25-27, 2019 First Nations Oweesta Corporation held the 4th Annual Native CDFI Capital Access Convening in Lihue, Hawaii, on the beautiful island of Kauai. This event was supported through the generous sponsorship of Northwest Area Foundation, Tamalpais Trust,...
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OPPORTUNITY FRIDAY: How do we build Native-owned capital that builds opportunity rooted in the culture and values of Native communities?
Here's a video we released last fall that poses some exciting solutions our grantees have been using for success. Enjoy and share!
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Thank you, @NWAFound, for sharing this information! Please join us on Facebook Live at https://t.co/mMymAPTh92 for our upcoming 4th Annual Native Capital Access Convening!
LIVESTREAM: @Oweesta hosts its annual Native CDFI Capital Access Convening June 25–27 in Lihue, HI, to connect #NativeCDFIs & investors and keep building cultural and financial well-being in #IndianCountry. #OCAC19
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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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