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The National Congress of American Indians, founded in 1944, is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.

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  • Watch Full 2019 State of Indian Nations Address

    Did you miss the 2019 State of Indian Nations? Catch the full recorded video on the NCAI YouTube Channel!

    › Watch Here Watch Full 2019 State of Indian Nations Address

  • NCAI Executive Council Winter Session 2019

    Register for the NCAI Executive Council Winter Session 2019 in Washington D.C. on February 10 - 14, 2018.

    › Register Here NCAI Executive Council Winter Session 2019

  • Change the Name

    Leading National Civil Rights and Racial Justice Orgs Announce Joint Opposition to Washington NFL Team Locating New Stadium in DC.

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  • Download the PTG Tribal Workforce Development Toolkit

    Check out the toolkit here, and connect with PTG for guidance on how your nations can use it!

    › Download here Download the PTG Tribal Workforce Development Toolkit

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  • NCAI Policy Research Center

    The NCAI PRC supports Indian Country in shaping its own future as the leading center for tribally driven policy research.

  • Tribal  Supreme Court Project

    The Tribal Supreme Court Project—a collaboration between NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund— monitors litigation in which Native people have a significant stake and coordinates strategy among a network of over 250 tribal leaders, attorneys, and law professors.

  • Partnership for Tribal Governance

    Established in 2009, the Partnership for Tribal Governance creates, coordinates, and makes accessible the knowledge, tools, and resources that tribal nations and leaders need in order to strengthen their governance systems and more effectively exercise their sovereignty.

  • Consultation Support for Tribal Governments

    President Obama declared his commitment to fulfilling the consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175, NCAI supports tribes in this process with resources.

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"Tribal Nations and the United States: An Introduction"
Developed by NCAI, this guide seeks to provide a basic overview of the history and underlying principles of tribal governance. 

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Footprints into the Future

Watch an important mini-documentary on the history, tradition, and future of NCAI. 

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