2010 Executive Council Winter Session
Washington DC
This year's winter session focused on legislative issues facing members of the 111th U.S. Congress as well as the Obama Administration's agenda in the upcoming year. This meeting provided an opportunity for tribal leaders and advocates to visit congressional offices to discuss current legislative priorities.
Press
UA's Native Nations Institute Honored
UA News
The National Congress of American Indians formally recognized the Udall Center-based NNI for its research and activities benefitting Native populations worldwide.
Native American Housing in Jeopardy
Capitol News Connection
At a conference of the National Congress of American Indians, Mellor Willie, the executive director of the National American Indian Housing Council says this year’s amount will be lower than ever before - and down 18 percent from last year.
FEMA Administrator Fugate Addresses National Congress Of American Indians
Ethiopian Review
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addressed the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) at their Executive Council Winter Session, discussing ways FEMA coordinates with its tribal partners on preparedness and disaster response.
FCC Seeks To Finance $25 Billion Broadband Plan
Sci-Tech Today
Genachowski noted in a speech before the National Congress of American Indians on Tuesday. "Even modest increases in broadband adoption nationally can yield hundreds of thousands of new jobs."
Native leaders assess impact of Obama's budget on tribal communities
Free Speech Radio News
Also in Washington DC today, the National Congress of American Indians held its Tribal Nations Legislative Summit. Leaders are discussing what impact President Obama’s budget could have on American Indians across the US.
Remarks & Related Content
Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Remarks to the National Congress of American Indians
HighlightsHonoreesResolutionsNCAI.org