First Nations Development Institute Content Topic Results
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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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January 2009
Native American Asset Watch: Rethinking Asset Building in Indian Country
Publisher(s):This report explores the asset stripping purpose and effects of federal Indian law and policies, discusses existing mainstream asset-building models and then proposes a model for asset-building in Indian Country.
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April 2005
A Tribal Leader's Guide to Launching an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign
Publisher(s):This manual is designed for Native American leaders and community members who are interested in launching an EITC awareness campaign. It begins with an overview of the EITC, explains how the EITC can benefit Native American communities, provides concrete strategies, tips and a timeline, and includes additional resources.
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Building Native Communities: Saving for the Future, Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) for Native Families
Publisher(s):This interactive workbook is part of the Building Native Communities curriculum series on financial education. It is designed for specific use with IDA programs.
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- Training Tools
January 2004
Asset Building in Native Communities Activity Workbook
Publisher(s):This workbook is comprised of two activity modules to help think through designing an IDA with funding from the Assets for Independence program that meets the particular needs of the community.
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Asset Building in Native Communities: An Asset Building Framework
Publisher(s):It includes evaluations of the asset strategies for the Native American community.
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Sovereign Individuals, Sovereign Nations: Promising Practices for IDA Programs in Indian Country
Publisher(s):This research report provides an overview of existing Native IDA Programs, a conceptual framework for understanding unique issues in Indian Country, and funding sources. Lessons learned are provided.
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Financial Education in Native Communities: A Briefing Paper
Publisher(s):This briefing paper provides an assessment of the effectiveness of financial education in Native American communities. Included are descriptions of initiatives by tribes and other organizations to promote financial education in Native American communities, and goals and objectives for increasing such services across the country.
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Building Native Communities: A Guide to Claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit
Publisher(s):This comprehensive workbook is designed to help Native Americans access the EITC. It includes details on what the EITC is, practical information about how to apply, how to receive the refund, a glossary of terms, additional resources, and interactive exercises to ensure the reader understands the information.
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Achieving Native Financial Empowerment: Vita Sites And Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Publisher(s):This webpage provides information and links to resources about VITA Sites and EITC in Native Communities.