Posts by Jarod Kewenvoyouma

11/16 – 11/18   Chandler, AZ Why I Should Attend? Indian tribes and tribal organizations operate two basic types of federally funded programs: (1) Discretionary Grant Programs; and (2) Entitlement Programs.  Discretionary grants are one-time competitive grants. Entitlement Programs, such as Public Law 93-638 contracts and compacts, are recurring programs.  Federal rules that apply to these…

11/2 – 11/4   Reno, NV Why I Should Attend? QuickBooks™ is an accounting software package that can be customized to meet the fund accounting needs of tribal programs and departments, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations.  QuickBooks™ can be used to manage program income, budgets, expenses, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and more.  QuickBooks™ utilizes intuitive modules that…

11/2 – 11/4   Reno, NV Why I Should Attend? The Indian Self-Determination Act is unique that authorizes tribal nations to take direct control of federal services offered by the Department of the Interior and Department of Health & Human Services for the benefit of American Indians. The Act is about tribal sovereignty, and how the…

12/14 – 12/16   Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Use Promo Code “THANKS” to Get 25% Off This Session! Why I Should Attend? Serving on tribal councils or boards of directors require that members have a thorough understanding of the mission of the organization, their roles and responsibilities; and the laws that pertain to the tribe and organization.…

10/5 – 10/7   Rapid City, SD Why I Should Attend? QuickBooks™ is an accounting software package that can be customized to meet the fund accounting needs of tribal programs and departments, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations.  QuickBooks™ can be used to manage program income, budgets, expenses, accounts receivables, accounts payables, and more.  QuickBooks™ utilizes intuitive modules…

10/19 – 10/21   Las Vegas, NV Why I Should Attend? Most, if not all Indian tribes, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, etc., operate programs funded by the federal government. As such, they must know federal rules that apply to their specific awards; and to grant awards in general, from applying for discretionary grants to receiving and…

10/5 – 10/7    Rapid City, SD Why I Should Attend? Indian tribes and tribal organizations operate two basic types of federally funded programs: (1) Discretionary Grant Programs; and (2) Entitlement Programs.  Discretionary grants are one-time competitive grants. Entitlement Programs, such as Public Law 93-638 contracts and compacts, are recurring programs.  Federal rules that apply to…

9/23 – 9/24   Chandler, AZ Why I Should Attend? Pub. L. 93-638, Indian Self-Determination & Education Assistance Act provides that tribal nations and tribal organizations operating programs under the Act may file an appeal of pre-award decisions rendered by federal line officers, such as a decision to decline a Pub. L. 93-638 contract application, or…

9/14 – 9/16    Albuquerque, NM Why I Should Attend? Construction contracting under Pub. L. 93-638 is very different from typical commercial construction contracting. Construction contracts entered into between tribal nations and the federal government are not “procurement contracts”. Federal procurement rules are waived so federal procurement rules like the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) do…