Jackson Brossy's guest appearances

Jackson Brossy

The NextGen Native Podcast

Power Station

Indianz.Com

NextGen Native

John Yang

Larry Curley

Bryan Newland

Lance Morgan

Stacy Leeds

Sharice Davids

Amy Klobuchar

Mitch Landrieu

Jeff Bezos

Nathaniel Smith

Tina Smith

Elizabeth Warren

Jacqueline Wilson

Elizabeth Lindsey

Susan Rice

OwlTail

House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance NAHASDA Reauthorization: Addressing Historic Disinvestment and the Ongoing Plight of the Freedmen in Native American Communities 2128 Rayburn House Office Building, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 02:00 Legislation H.R. ____, the ‘‘Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act.’’ https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/nativeamericanhousingassistanceandselfdeterminationreauthorizationact.pdf Committee Memorandum https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/hmtg-117-ba04-20210727-sd002.pdf Witness List The Honorable Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/hoskin072721.pdf Chris Kolerok, Director of Public Policy &amp; Government Affairs, Cook Inlet Housing Authority https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/kolerok072721.pdf Marilyn Vann, President, Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Tribes Association https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/vann072721.pdf Anthony Walters, Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/walters072721.pdf Jackson Brossy, Executive Director, Native CDFI Network https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/brossy072721.pdf Committee Notice: https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=408112

House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance NAHASDA Reauthorization: Addressing Historic Disinvestment and the Ongoing Plight of the Freedmen in Native American Communities 2128 Rayburn House Office Building, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 02:00 Legislation H.R. ____, the ‘‘Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act.’’ <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/nativeamericanhousingassistanceandselfdeterminationreauthorizationact.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/nativeamericanhousingassistanceandselfdeterminationreauthorizationact.pdf</a> Committee Memorandum <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/hmtg-117-ba04-20210727-sd002.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/hmtg-117-ba04-20210727-sd002.pdf</a> Witness List The Honorable Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/hoskin072721.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/hoskin072721.pdf</a> Chris Kolerok, Director of Public Policy &amp; Government Affairs, Cook Inlet Housing Authority <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/kolerok072721.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/kolerok072721.pdf</a> Marilyn Vann, President, Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Tribes Association <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/vann072721.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/vann072721.pdf</a> Anthony Walters, Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/walters072721.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/walters072721.pdf</a> Jackson Brossy, Executive Director, Native CDFI Network <a href="https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/brossy072721.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/28/brossy072721.pdf</a> Committee Notice: <a href="https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=408112" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=408112</a>

Jackson Brossy / Native CDFI Network

In Native American communities, conversations about building local economies start with a shared belief in tribal sovereignty. This belief is foundational to the Native CDFI Network, whose 50 nonprofit members based in 23 states, provide financial education, credit building, and make loans for housing and small businesses where traditional banks are not engaged. Jackson Brossy brings his experience of growing up in Navajo Nation to his leadership of the Network. The legacy of forcible removal of Native Americans from their land, the decimation of assets, including buffalo, and the more current failure of public and corporate to invest on tribal land are drivers of the Network's vision. As Jackson explains, people should not have to travel for miles to buy milk and groceries and invest their resources off reservation. But a lack of access to the capital needed to launch businesses in Indian country and the complications of investment on rural lands held in trust by the federal government are barriers to thriving economies. Change is coming.

In Native American communities, conversations about building local economies start with a shared belief in tribal sovereignty. This belief is foundational to the Native CDFI Network, whose 50 nonprofit members based in 23 states, provide financial education, credit building, and make loans for housing and small businesses where traditional banks are not engaged. Jackson Brossy brings his experience of growing up in Navajo Nation to his leadership of the Network. The legacy of forcible removal of Native Americans from their land, the decimation of assets, including buffalo, and the more current failure of public and corporate to invest on tribal land are drivers of the Network's vision. As Jackson explains, people should not have to travel for miles to buy milk and groceries and invest their resources off reservation. But a lack of access to the capital needed to launch businesses in Indian country and the complications of investment on rural lands held in trust by the federal government are barriers to thriving economies. Change is coming.

#61 Jackson Brossy, Native CDFI Network

Jackson Brossy is the Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office. He appeared on the show previously and returned for another conversation. Since this was the first episode I recorded in 2017, I asked Jackson about whether he makes any resolutions. He doesn’t, but he did share one of his goals for the year. Through his work, he wants to acquire property to open an embassy for the Navajo Nation in Washington, DC. We talked about where the idea came from, building upon others’ ideas, and finding projects that are both big picture and the next step in a process. The conversation made me think about work done in Indian Country generally. I think much of what we do as young professionals focuses on building upon the work of those that came before us. It isn’t different, or better, or “new” necessarily, but we may be able to take on projects and initiatives now because of the work that others did before us. Conversely, people that are bringing new ideas, or trying to take on a goal that’s failed before doesn’t mean they think they are better than those that came before them, it’s simply that their experience is different, the resources available may different, or any variety of reasons. We also talk about what we’ve been reading recently. For Jackson, it’s Andrew Carnegie’s autobiography, for me I highlighted an article about  palliative care and how it’s making me think not about the end of life, but about living life to the fullest. I had fun catching up with a friend I’ve known for 10 years now. We discussed a bit about moving through different stages in life. The last 18 months I’ve had a lot of new things in my life, all good, too!  But it’s definitely made me think about where I am currently, and it’s hard to imagine knowing people that I met after college for a decade already. Anyway, these are the kind of conversations Jackson and I have when we get together, hopefully you enjoy it!  Also, hit us up if you have good fiction for us to read...

Jackson Brossy is the Executive Director of the <a href="http://www.nnwo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Navajo Nation Washington Office</a>. He appeared on the show previously and returned for another conversation. Since this was the first episode I recorded in 2017, I asked Jackson about whether he makes any resolutions. He doesn’t, but he did share one of his goals for the year. Through his work, he wants to acquire property to open an embassy for the Navajo Nation in Washington, DC. We talked about where the idea came from, building upon others’ ideas, and finding projects that are both big picture and the next step in a process. The conversation made me think about work done in Indian Country generally. I think much of what we do as young professionals focuses on building upon the work of those that came before us. It isn’t different, or better, or “new” necessarily, but we may be able to take on projects and initiatives now because of the work that others did before us. Conversely, people that are bringing new ideas, or trying to take on a goal that’s failed before doesn’t mean they think they are better than those that came before them, it’s simply that their experience is different, the resources available may different, or any variety of reasons. We also talk about what we’ve been reading recently. For Jackson, it’s A<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10158695-the-autobiography-of-andrew-carnegie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ndrew Carnegie’s autobiography</a>, for me I highlighted an article about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/03/magazine/one-mans-quest-to-change-the-way-we-die.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> palliative care</a> and how it’s making me think not about the end of life, but about living life to the fullest. I had fun catching up with a friend I’ve known for 10 years now. We discussed a bit about moving through different stages in life. The last 18 months I’ve had a lot of new things in my life, all good, too!  But it’s definitely made me think about where I am currently, and it’s hard to imagine knowing people that I met after college for a decade already. Anyway, these are the kind of conversations Jackson and I have when we get together, hopefully you enjoy it! Also, hit us up if you have good fiction for us to read...

Jackson Brossy | On the Shoulders of Others

“If it takes an hour to go to the nearest ATM, banking isn’t really on your horizon as a job option”-- Jackson Brossy Jackson BrossyJackson Brossy is on a mission. First, his passion to serve his people of the Navajo Nation is strong. Second, his passion for economic development across Indian Country is part of a wave to make our communities a stronger place to live. Jackson is Navajo. He grew up on the nation in Red Mesa, and spent weekends traveling an hour, to the nearest border town for groceries and to access the closest ATM. Jackson is the Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office. He attended Stanford University and then the Harvard Kennedy School. In this episode we discuss:  Jackson’s roots in Red Mesa, AZ on the navajo Nation. The role of parents in the college application process. Jackson’s experience at Stanford and Harvard. How a Native student told him not to attend the same school they did and why. The motivation behind Jackson’s interest in economic development (hint: border towns &amp; silicon valley). Jackson’s question of why not in Indian Country? The value of relationships versus “networks” and “networking.” What the role is for economic development in Indian Country.  To hear Jackson’s story, listen to the episode.ListenListen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen to all previous episodes hereJackson Brossy's challenge to NextGen Natives:(ed note: as part of the show, I try to ask the guests what challenge, or question, or idea they want to share with other NextGen Natives. Here is Jackson’s) “Let’s start talking more about what we can do to build [our] economies. In particular tech...Lets play some offense instead of just defense.” These ideas are meant to start conversations that hopefully turn into action. Go to NextGen Native on Facebook and become part of the conversation, or on Twitter #nextgennative.

“If it takes an hour to go to the nearest ATM, banking isn’t really on your horizon as a job option”-- Jackson Brossy <a href="http://nextgennative.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/41c43ce3_o.jpeg" rel="attachment wp-att-482 nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Jackson Brossy Jackson Brossy is on a mission. First, his passion to serve his people of the Navajo Nation is strong. Second, his passion for economic development across Indian Country is part of a wave to make our communities a stronger place to live. Jackson is Navajo. He grew up on the nation in <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Red+Mesa,+AZ+86514/@36.9707604,-109.461044,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x873a1cd64eb6c8b3:0x2cf90d754d48dcd8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Mesa</a>, and spent weekends traveling an hour, to the nearest border town for groceries and to access the closest ATM. Jackson is the Executive Director of the <a href="http://www.nnwo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Navajo Nation Washington Office</a>. He attended <a href="https://www.stanford.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stanford University</a> and then the <a href="http://www.hks.harvard.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard Kennedy School</a>. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>Jackson’s roots in Red Mesa, AZ on the navajo Nation.</li> <li>The role of parents in the college application process.</li> <li>Jackson’s experience at Stanford and Harvard.</li> <li>How a Native student told him not to attend the same school they did and why.</li> <li>The motivation behind Jackson’s interest in economic development (hint: border towns &amp; silicon valley).</li> <li>Jackson’s question of why not in Indian Country?</li> <li>The value of relationships versus “networks” and “networking.”</li> <li>What the role is for economic development in Indian Country.</li> </ul> To hear Jackson’s story, listen to the episode.Listen Listen on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nextgen-native-podcast/id915352712?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> Listen on <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=59325&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> Listen to all previous episodes hereJackson Brossy's challenge to NextGen Natives: (ed note: as part of the show, I try to ask the guests what challenge, or question, or idea they want to share with other NextGen Natives. Here is Jackson’s) “Let’s start talking more about what we can do to build [our] economies. In particular tech...Lets play some offense instead of just defense.” These ideas are meant to start conversations that hopefully turn into action. Go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nextgennative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NextGen Native on Facebook</a> and become part of the conversation, or on <a href="https://twitter.com/nextgennative" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>#nextgennative.