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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. Learn More >

Membership in NCAI

NCAI has been protecting tribal sovereignty for close to 67 years. Our members represent the unified voice of Indian Country. Join us as we continue the legacy of sovereignty.

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: The Embassy of Tribal Nations is the permanent home in Washington DC for the National Congress of American Indians & Tribal Governments. Learn more about the Embassy .

NCAI Open Positions:

Program Manager -
Policy Research Center

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2012 State of Indian Nations – A Vision for "Our America"

NCAI Leader calls on U.S. presidential candidates to engage Indian Country, Congress to act on critical legislation, and Indian Country to turn out the largest Native Vote in history.

Today NCAI President Jefferson Keel delivered the 2012 State of Indian Nations address. The nationally webcast and radio broadcast speech outlined a path for tribes to play a vital role in building America’s 21st century economy. Watch the video and read the transcript of the speech.

FY 2013 Indian Country Budget Request

As part of the 2012 State of Indian Nations, NCAI released the FY2013 Indian Country Budget Request publication which can be found by clicking here.

: Click on the image to find out more and download the FY2013 Indian Country Budget Request


10th Annual State of Indian Nations Address - NCAI President Keel Remarks 01/26/2012
	Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Newseum, Knight Studios, Washington, DC [more]
NCAI Encouraged by Appointment of Muñoz as Director of White House Domestic Policy Council 01/11/2012
	Organization anticipates Muñoz’s role as Director of Domectic Policy Council will ensure federal policy support for tribal nations [more]
NCAI Commends FEMA Support for Direct Authority of Tribal Governments to Apply for Presidential Disaster Declaration 12/07/2011
	Updates to Stafford Act would recognize tribal sovereignty and create flexibility for tribes and states when responding to emergency and disaster events [more]
NCAI Expresses Support for Interior’s Proposed Leasing Reforms for Tribal Lands and Renewable Energy Development 11/29/2011
	Organization calls for implementation of proposed reforms to jumpstart tribally driven renewable energy and economic development [more]
US Congress Deals Major Setback to Tribal Justice Programs 11/17/2011
	Cuts to funding sets back projected tribal law enforcement gains [more]
Statement by NCAI President Jefferson Keel on Veterans Day 11/11/2011
	Jefferson Keel, Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and President of NCAI, served over twenty years in the United States Army. [more]
NCAI and Senator Akaka Team Up to Protect Native Women 11/01/2011
	The Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women (SAVE Native Women) Act would empower tribes to prosecute violent crimes and better serve victims [more]