Social Resources

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At the center of Tribal communities are the people who bring vitality to our diverse groups. The health and well-being of our Tribal communities are imperative in progressing towards an era of greater self-determination and prosperity. NCAI's Social Resources portfolio specifically focuses on the areas of policy that provide for our Tribal people and empower them to thrive. NCAI’s work in this policy area is extensive and includes significant, sustained efforts to improve education, health care, and social services for all Tribal Nations and their communities.

New: Policy Brief

New BLM Geothermal Exploration Policy Shift
May 2026

Purpose: To examine the impacts of the BLM’s new geothermal exploration policy on Tribal consultation, and to outline strategies for Tribal Nations to monitor, challenge, and respond to weakened federal oversight.

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Policy Documents

NCAI Research Policy Brief (Native Youth Data)

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Tribal Food Sovereignty Policy Brief

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NCAI Research Policy Update (2020 Census AI/AN Redistricting Data)

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NCAI Testimony Hard-to-count communities for 2020 Census

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President Sharp's Testimony for addressing health disparities during COVID

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NCAI Workforce Development Policy Brief (Duplicate Copies)

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Farm Bill Brief

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NCAI Testimony on Partial Government Shutdown

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NCAI Testimony on Native Veterans' Access to Healthcare

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NCAI Testimony Broken Promises Report

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Comments on FNS proposed changes

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NCAI Testimony Support of S. 246, the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children (Duplicate copies)

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NCAI Testimony House Appropriations on Food Distribution & Assistance

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NCAI Testimony TANF Reauthorization

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Native boys Backgrounder

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NCAI Testimony (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies)

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NCAI Testimony 2013 Annual Budget and Policy Consultation TANF

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NCAI Testimony 2013 Annual Budget and Policy Consultation HHS

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"NCAI Testimony for 15th Annual (HHS) Tribal Budget Formulation and Consultation Session"

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CDC Tribal Consultation Letter

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NCAI Tribal Insights Brief (Higher Education & Workforce Development)

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Moving Indian Country Forward: Health Care Reform

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