Date: Nov 12, 2023 - Nov 17, 2023
Where: New Orleans, LA
About the Event:
Join us in New Orleans for our 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace!
Early Bird Registration
Convention Hotel Registration
NCAI 80th Annual Convention:
This November, join NCAI in New Orleans, LA, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace, where attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and advance tribal sovereignty. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather in-person to discuss critical issues, develop strategy, and to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement. Additionally, attendees and the general public will be able to browse the Marketplace, which features a variety of booths ranging from artists to federal job recruiters and much more!
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will be hosting its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace from November 12-17, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to the typical business of the Congress—including elections of NCAI leadership—the upcoming Convention will include a vote on proposed changes to the NCAI Constitution. Click here to read the NCAI Executive Committee’s letter to the NCAI membership regarding these proposed amendments to the NCAI constitution and the processes that will be used to debate and vote on them.
CALL TO VENDORS
Are you interested in being an exhibitor at the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace?
CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION
Please join us in supporting the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest, largest, and most representative national Native organization in the country, is excited to announce its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace. By aligning your brand or organization with this seminal event, you are not merely supporting a convention but advancing the sovereign rights and self-determination of Tribal Nations across the country. This is an unparalleled opportunity to enact meaningful change while elevating your organizational profile within and beyond Native communities.
During this crucial gathering, delegates deliberate on urgent issues in line with their respective governments’ policies, goals, and needs. Resolutions are voted on and passed to establish NCAI’s stance on a myriad of significant matters. By sponsoring the Annual Convention, your organization not only gains visibility, but also becomes an integral part of this democratic process. Your sponsorship amplifies these voices and helps turn resolutions into actionable change.
In essence, your financial support transcends conventional sponsorship; it becomes a robust endorsement of tribal governance and self-determination. You’re not merely contributing to an event but actively participating in
a collective movement that shapes policies and impacts lives across Native communities.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Resolutions are now being accepted
Submit your resolution here and download the NCAI template
All of NCAI’s advocacy work is guided by the resolutions process. Visit NCAI's resolution page for more information. Download the NCAI template before submitting your resolution. If you have questions or issues, email Suzanne Gould. However, resolutions will only be accepted through this online form.
CALL TO VENDORS
Are you interested in being an exhibitor at the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace?
CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION
Please join us in supporting the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest, largest, and most representative national Native organization in the country, is excited to announce its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace. By aligning your brand or organization with this seminal event, you are not merely supporting a convention but advancing the sovereign rights and self-determination of Tribal Nations across the country. This is an unparalleled opportunity to enact meaningful change while elevating your organizational profile within and beyond Native communities.
During this crucial gathering, delegates deliberate on urgent issues in line with their respective governments’ policies, goals, and needs. Resolutions are voted on and passed to establish NCAI’s stance on a myriad of significant matters. By sponsoring the Annual Convention, your organization not only gains visibility, but also becomes an integral part of this democratic process. Your sponsorship amplifies these voices and helps turn resolutions into actionable change.
In essence, your financial support transcends conventional sponsorship; it becomes a robust endorsement of tribal governance and self-determination. You’re not merely contributing to an event but actively participating in
a collective movement that shapes policies and impacts lives across Native communities.
BECOME A SPONSOR
NCAI 80th Annual Convention:
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will be hosting its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace from November 12-17, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to the typical business of the Congress—including elections of NCAI leadership—the upcoming Convention will include a vote on proposed changes to the NCAI Constitution. Click here to read the NCAI Executive Committee’s letter to the NCAI membership regarding these proposed amendments to the NCAI constitution and the processes that will be used to debate and vote on them.
The national NCAI office received two (2) separate proposals to amend the NCAI Constitution at the 2023 Annual Convention:
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Proposal #2 to Amend the NCAI Constitution (Ute Indian Tribe)
Debate on Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Creating space for debate on any changes to the NCAI governing documents is, of course, critical. Given the scope and substance of the proposed changes, there are undoubtedly many issues to consider and many Tribal Nations and individual members will wish to weigh in on the matter. In the interest of balancing the need for debate with the logistical realities and time limitations of the NCAI Annual Convention, the NCAI Executive Committee has authorized the creation of this webpage on the NCAI website to house formal written comments by NCAI members in good standing that either support or oppose one or both of the proposed amendments to the NCAI Constitution.
NCAI members-in-good-standing can submit their comments on the proposed constitutional amendments for public viewing on the NCAI website by completing this form. Any questions about the form submission process should be sent to conferencequestions@ncai.org.
Note: Comments submitted may take up to three (3) business days before appearing on the NCAI website.
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DOWNLOAD THE YOUTH AGENDA
Empowering Native Youth - Scholarships Available
The 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace Youth Agenda is designed to empower Native youth with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with like-minded youth leaders from across Indian Country.
This year, we’re also offering a limited number of travel scholarships for Native youth to join us in New Orleans.
APPLY HERE