American Indians and Alaska Natives have some of the richest and most storied cultures on the planet. Yet Native cultures—and the traditions, languages, and religious practices they encompass—often face threats from mainstream society. NCAI works to overcome these threats by educating non-Native people and turning back attacks on Native cultures and lifeways. Native culture is central to the identity of tribal nations and Native people. NCAI will continue to stand with tribal nations to protect Native cultures for today and for generations to come.
Policy Papers
Analysis of the Sequester: Betraying the Trust Responsibility and Slowing Tribal Progress
Feb 27, 2013
Voter ID Laws & the Native Vote
Oct 15, 2012
‘Walk softly and listen carefully’: Building research relationships with tribal communities
Oct 01, 2012
In the United States: A Pressing Need to Develop Tribal Economies- Regaining Sovereignty Over our Land
Apr 26, 2012
2011 Tribal Nations Conference Tribal Leader Briefing Book
Dec 02, 2011
Testimony & Speeches
President's Address - 2013 Executive Council Winter Session
Mar 05, 2013
Securing Our Futures: 2013 State of Indian Nations Address
Feb 14, 2013
Uniting Tribes to Advance Our Shared Goals
Jun 18, 2012
President Jefferson Keel's Remarks at "The Significance of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples" Conference
Apr 27, 2012
Resolutions
"Support for the Yupiit Fourteen in the Exercise of Their Inherent Rights to Fish "
Oct 23, 2012
Calling for Congressional Field Hearings in Alaska to Investigate the Effects of ANCSA Section 1604 (b) and to Restore our Traditional Tribal Hunting and Fishing Rights under the ANCSA
Oct 23, 2012
Reestablishment of the NCAI Tribal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Commission
Oct 23, 2012
Renewed Efforts to Protect the San Francisco Peaks
Sep 28, 2012
Support for Reauthorization of the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act
Sep 28, 2012