We invite you to attend the 2015 Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC) Conference, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. The conference will be held at the Oklahoma History Center (located on the northeast corner of N.E. 23rd & Lincoln Boulevard, across the street from the Oklahoma Capitol), 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
During the conference, we will examine the current state of Native asset building in Oklahoma; have opportunities for peer learning; share information about Native asset building models, funding sources, partnership opportunities, research, training and technical assistance; and learn about ONAC next steps and ways to be involved in the Coalition.
At the end of the day, we will have a networking reception and provide ONAC membership information. We invite you to participate in this interactive conference.
Who should attend the conference?
Those interested and engaged in Native asset building in Oklahoma. We invite Tribal leaders, Tribal program directors, Native nonprofits, Native asset building practitioners and researchers, state representatives, students, cultural advisors, policy organizations, funders, financial institutions and financial institution regulatory bodies, national asset building organizations, inter-tribal organizations, representatives from the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, IRS, and Administration for Children and Families, and others interested in tribal asset building in Oklahoma to attend.
Conference Schedule: July 14, 2015
- 9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Conference
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception and Membership Drive
Agenda: Click here to download the agenda.
Registration Fee: The 2015 ONAC Conference Fee is $25.00. You may register and pay for the registration fee online.
To Pay by Credit Card:
Register using our online form and choose pay online to be directed to our secure Pay Pal site.
To Pay by Check:
Register using our online form and print the registration invoice. Please mail a copy of the invoice with payment by July 8th. Attendees who are not able to mail their check by July 8th, should bring a check with them to the conference.
To Register:
Click Here
Registration Fee Waiver: If you need an ONAC Conference Fee Waiver, please contact Christy Finsel at cfinsel@oknativeassets.org to request a waiver. Once approved, please enter the registration fee waiver discount code in the online registration form.
Hotel Room Block for July 13th: Colcord Hotel, 15 N. Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Call: (405) 601-4300 and ask for the room block for the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition.
The room block is available for July 13th at a group rate of $174.00 a night, plus tax, for a deluxe king or double room. The room block is available until June 22, 2015 only. If you call and find that the room block is full, please call Christy Finsel at 405-401-7873 so that we may try to increase the block. For those also needing a room on July 14th (after the conference), please call to make your reservation early and ask if they will honor the $174.00 rate for you on the 14th as well.
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What is ONAC?
The Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC) represents a consortium of Oklahoma tribes and partners interested in establishing asset-building initiatives and programs in Native communities, for the purpose of creating greater opportunities for economic security of tribal citizens.
What is ONAC’s role with Native asset building?
ONAC is working with constituents and partners to increase the number of Native asset building opportunities in the state such as:
- financial education programs
- credit builder programs
- Individual Development Account programs (matched savings)
- homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs
- children's savings programs
- entrepreneurial programs
- free tax preparation at Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, etc.
Questions?
If you have any questions about ONAC or the 2015 ONAC Conference, please contact Christy Finsel, ONAC Executive Director, at cfinsel@oknativeassets.org or at (405) 401-7873
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