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Two New Courses Focused on Community Development in Native Country

NA160 Native Financial Education Instructor Training
Building Native Communities (BNC) Financial Skills for Families offers comprehensive financial education instructor training to help establish and sustain financial education programs in Native communities. The course addresses effective training techniques, resources, program development and planning. We cover the six sessions in the fourth edition of the BNC so that participants have hands-on practice with the curriculum. The BNC curriculum is designed in a Native context to showcase the many traditions and values that Native cultures have in regards to financial literacy. Upon completion of the training, participants will be prepared to successfully pass the Building Native Communities certification exam, earning a BNC Certified Trainer Certificate. This course is taught by the First Nations Oweesta Corporation.
NA161 Native Community Development Financial Institutions: What Is Your Role?
Creating a Native CDFI is an increasingly effective way for Native people to build stronger, more self-sufficient communities and nations. Native CDFIs help develop local economies by creating entrepreneurs and businesses, increasing homeownership, and empowering community members to reach their financial goals. This two-day workshop will help you determine the need for a CDFI in your community, and demonstrate the different types of development services that a CDFI may offer. The course will share with you how to take the Building Native Communities (BNC) Financial Skills for Families certification earned during the first three days of training to work with a CDFI in your area to offer financial literacy to your community members. You will leave with tools that will allow you to utilize your new certificate and knowledge of Native CDFIs to partner with other organizations to help establish sustainable, vibrant, and healthy economies. This course is taught by First Nations Oweesta Corporation.
A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible organizations to attend this training. Scholarships are funded through support from the First Nations Oweesta Corporation via a US Housing and Urban Development, Rural Housing and Economic Development grant. Visit www.nw.org/nacd to get information on scholarship eligibility and the application process.