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.
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First Nations Oweesta Corporation Announced as a 2018 CDFI Award Recipient
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LONGMONT, Colorado (September 20, 2018) – First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) is the recipient of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) 2018 CDFI Program Award. This is exciting as it is the first time in recent years Oweest...Tune in Sept. 12 (this Wednesday) for a free informational webinar on the Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native Farmers & Ranchers. The deadline is October 5 to apply, so this webinar can help you with your Letter of Intent and answer any questions you might have. (There is a second webinar on Sept. 19, too.) Under this NAFSI program, First Nations will award 17 to 20 grants averaging $30,000 to $40,000 each to organizations in Native communities, with the goal of growing and/or expanding direct services to and/or programs that serve or directly collaborate with Native American farmers and ranchers.
--To register for the webinar, go here: register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4523677102177280001
--For full information, go here: firstnations.org/grantmaking/2018NAFSIKeepseagle
REGISTER NOW: Our 2018 Annual Conference and Advocacy Day will be held November 28-29, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Capital, Washington, DC. We will host a fun karaoke night on the eve of the first day and our Reception on the Hill on the eve of the second day. All CDFIs, Native and non-Native, Certified and Emerging, are invited to attend. If you are not currently a member, but are interested in becoming a part of the NCN network membership, please contact Logan Anderson (logan.anderson@nativecdfi.net). Please click on the link below to register and a DRAFT agenda will be posted on our website shortly so stay tuned!
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Sponsorship info: Are you interested in sponsoring our event? Review the sponsorship brochure and join other partners such as Citi Community Development, Fannie Mae, and the Feighan Team in sponsoring our event!
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Sponsorship info: Are you interested in sponsoring our event? Review the sponsorship brochure and join other partners such as Citi Community Development, Fannie Mae, and the Feighan Team in sponsoring our event!
nativecdfi.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NCN-Annual-Meeting-Sponsorship-Brochure-2018.pdf
27 days until Opportunity Finance Network 2018 Conference and the 15th Native Gathering! Are you registered? #oweesta #ofn
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Chi Ishobak is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving Tribal Citizens in Michigan, Indiana, and surrounding Midwestern states. Watch to see how we can help citizens and small businesses prosper and grow.
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27 days until @OppFinance OFN 2018 and the 15th year of the Native Gathering! Are you registered? #oweesta #ofn
For the entire month of September we are going to be "celebrating" the amazing Native CDFIs we all work with. Perhaps you want to give a shout out to a great organization. Let us know! #NCDFI #CDFI #Nativecdfi #oweesta
One thing rural and Indian country is really good at is telling stories, but we need to learn to use data as a weapon. A weapon, a tool and a benefit to our communities—this will make us stronger. -@MsChrystelC from @Oweesta #ProsperitySummit18
We’re building partnerships for strong, sustainable impact in Native communities! See the cover story for the @NWAFound 2018 annual report https://t.co/MaKUZyo0Yt #ncdfi #oweesta #nativecdfi
Don't forget to apply for a 2018 OFN scholarship by 8.31! https://t.co/QttR2rmY1i
Don't forget to nominate your own organization or another amazing #NativeCDFI for the Circle of Honor award at the 2018 OFN Conference. And/or if you know a wonderful Visionary Leader, don't forget to nominate them! Nominations are due tomorrow! 😁💫
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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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