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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Deadline December 18, 2018
Apply Now for Native American Language Program Grants!
First Nations Development Institute is accepting applications for the second funding cycle of its Native Language Immersion Initiative (NLII). First Nations will award about 12 grants of up to $90,000 each to build the capacity of and directly support Native language-immersion programs.
www.firstnations.org/grantmaking/2019NLII
RFP: Native Language Immersion Initiative | First Nations Development Institute
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Tribal government programs, tribal 7871 entities, Native-controlled nonprofit organizations, and Native-controlled community organizations located in the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants located in an urban area are eligible to apply if they are able to demonstrate a close tie to one....A little November recap...We provided a technical assistance visit with Bii Gii Win for NFLN, November 6-7th.
Oweesta's Chief Operating Officer, Krystal Langholz helped staff Bii Gii Wiin CDLF develop a fee-for-service model within their development services and provided capitalization planning.
We're excited about the work of South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition! Its work supports Native communities, financial capability, and more.
When you buy a home, you are investing in your future. Watch the "Native Homeownership is Possible" series: #NativeHomeownershipIsPossible #MyNativePathHome #NativeHomeownership
Click the link: youtu.be/kFxVGh3bzOA
Happy Friday (scholarship opportunity)! If you're a Native CDFI, are you or your team looking to learn more about financial management or development services? Check out this opportunity (with scholarships) to strengthen your skills! 😀🎉
Happy Friday (Scholarship Opportunity)
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Oweesta is offering two opportunities to access specialization tracks from our Native CDFI Practitioner Certification program in partnership with the NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) in Cleveland, Ohio, February 18-22, 2019. These trainings include scholarship opportunities for Native CDFIs an...First Nations Development Institute
We're delighted that our own A-dae Romero-Briones is quoted in this article!–
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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
Want to know what happens when over 100 Native American financial institutions gather? Stronger strategies, networks, and communities! Read the latest @NWAFound blog to find out more! #CICD #NAFIs #NativeCDFIs https://t.co/7ZH9mtF6OF
Thanks for the shout out @nativebizmag! https://t.co/a3Fsvkdy2R
Check out our amazing new collaboration with @FreddieMac! https://t.co/Gy1ygYcdtC
Excited to see so many #NativeCDFIs in just a couple of days at the @OppFinance 2018 Annual Conference - safe travels!
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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