Podcast: Keeping Native Capital Flowing Through Political Change
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Post by: Tribal Business News Staff
Date: October 29, 2026
Category: Finance
Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play a vital role in financing homes, supporting small businesses, and creating jobs within their communities. However, keeping capital flowing into these communities also requires a seat at the table for policy decisions that shape federal funding and bank investments.
In this episode of Difference Makers 3.0, Native CDFI Network CEO Pete Upton and policy consultant Ian Record join host Brian Edwards. They delve into NCN’s third-quarter advocacy efforts, discuss priorities for 2027, and explore:
- Federal Funding: Record highlights successful efforts to release federal funding to Native lenders and their concerns about proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act.
- Bank Investments: Record explains how CRA benefits Indian Country and expresses worry about potential reductions under proposed rules.
- Political Transitions: Upton emphasizes the importance of continuous advocacy, stating, "They come and go, the only consistent is us in Indian country."
- Demonstrating Results: Upton stresses the need to document the impact of Native CDFIs.
- Funding Priorities: Upton advocates for advanced warning when funding priorities shift.
- Collective Advocacy: Upton emphasizes the strength of NCN's collective advocacy when Native CDFIs participate and share their experiences.
Listen to the full episode on Difference Makers 3.0 and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform.
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