Wealth, Financial Health, and the State of Native Asset Building

Explore a comprehensive webinar examining the financial challenges faced by American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Delve into the systemic barriers that have led to low rates of college and retirement savings, limited emergency funds, and high rates of un- or underbanking among these populations. Learn from Native leaders in the asset-building field as they discuss strategies to support tribal governments and Native-led nonprofits in building financial security across communities. Gain insights from expert speakers representing organizations such as the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc., Aspen Institute Center for Native American Youth, and Four Bands Community Fund. Discover how government and private sector policies have historically impacted Native communities and explore innovative approaches to overcome persistent inequities in wealth and financial health.

Wealth, Financial Health, and the State of the Native Asset Building Field