October 2023
October 31, 2023
NCAI Condemns Senator Cornyn's Comments, Urges Cultural Education
NCAI Condemns Senator Cornyn's Comments, Urges Cultural Education
October 27, 2023
Joint Statement: United States to Consult with Tribal Nations on Protecting Tribal Intellectual Property
United States to Consult with Tribal Nations on Protecting Tribal Intellectual Property
October 18, 2023
NCAI and NARF Applaud President Biden’s Historic Nomination of the First Native Woman to the Federal Bench in Oklahoma
NCAI and NARF Applaud President Biden’s Historic Nomination of the First Native Woman to the Federal Bench in Oklahoma
October 11, 2023
New 50 State Report Finds Massive Failures in Redistricting Process
New 50 State Report Finds Massive Failures in Redistricting Process
September 2023
September 28, 2023
National Congress of American Indians Announces Geoffrey Blackwell as General Counsel and Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is proud to announce Geoffrey Blackwell (Chickasaw, Choctaw, Omaha, and Muscogee Creek) as the organization’s new general counsel and chief of staff. In this dual role, Blackwell will lead NCAI’s legal strategies and oversee the efficient operation of NCAI.
September 22, 2023
National Native Organizations Oppose Federal Shutdown
National Native Organizations Oppose Federal Shutdown
August 2023
August 30, 2023
NCAI Encouraged by Washington Commanders' Decision to Leave the Past Behind
NCAI Encouraged by Washington Commanders' Decision to Leave the Past Behind
August 10, 2023
NCAI commends President Biden’s designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
This week, President Biden designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, which will conserve nearly one million acres of homelands sacred to Tribal Nations and protect numerous locations of religious and cultural importance from uranium mining.
July 2023
July 28, 2023
NAIHC and NCAI Celebrate the Inclusion of NAHASDA in 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
NAIHC and NCAI Celebrate the Inclusion of NAHASDA in 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
July 21, 2023
NCAI Issues Statement in Response to Florida Board of Education's Decision to Change History Teaching Standards
NCAI Issues Statement in Response to Florida Board of Education's Decision to Change History Teaching Standards
June 2023
June 30, 2023
The National Congress of American Indians Responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Affirmative Action
The National Congress of American Indians Responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Affirmative Action
June 22, 2023
Joint Statement: U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves Navajo Nation still battling for water rights in Arizona v. Navajo Nation
U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves Navajo Nation still battling for water rights in Arizona v. Navajo Nation Supreme Court Concludes the United States Cannot Be Held Responsible for Water Rights it Holds in Trust and Leaves Navajo Nation Still Battling for Water
June 15, 2023
In a major win for Native families, Supreme Court Upholds the Constitutionality of ICWA
In a major win for Native families, Supreme Court Upholds the Constitutionality of ICWA
June 15, 2023
Protect ICWA Campaign Initial Statement on Brackeen Supreme Court Decision
Protect ICWA Campaign Initial Statement on Brackeen Supreme Court Decision
May 2023
May 12, 2023
Statement from NCAI President Fawn Sharp on the Passing of Head Councilman Joe Garcia
Statement from NCAI President Fawn Sharp on the Passing of Head Councilman Joe Garcia
April 2023
April 26, 2023
National Native Organizations Respond to South Dakota Revisions to K-12 Social Studies Standards
National Native Organizations Respond to South Dakota Revisions to K-12 Social Studies Standards
April 21, 2023
The National Congress of American Indians Commends Bipartisan Efforts to Urge NAGPRA Compliance
The National Congress of American Indians Commends Bipartisan Efforts to Urge NAGPRA Compliance
March 2023
March 30, 2023
NCAI Statement on Vatican's Repudiation of "Doctrine of Discovery"
Today, the Vatican released a statement repudiating long held, church-endorsed concepts that "fail[ed] to recognize the inherent human rights of indigenous peoples, including what has become known as the legal and political 'doctrine of discovery.'"
March 7, 2023
NCAI Urges Confirmation of Patrice H. Kunesh as Commissioner for the Administration for Native Americans
NCAI Urges Confirmation of Patrice H. Kunesh as Commissioner for the Administration for Native Americans
February 2023
February 23, 2023
National Congress of American Indians Acquires Rights, Retires “Crying Indian”
National Congress of American Indians Acquires Rights, Retires “Crying Indian”
January 2023
January 16, 2023
NCAI President Fawn Sharp to Attend World Economic Forum
NCAI President Fawn Sharp to Attend World Economic Forum
December 2022
December 23, 2022
NIHB, NCUIH, and NCAI Celebrate Historic Inclusion of Advance Appropriations for the Indian Health Service
NIHB, NCUIH, and NCAI Celebrate Historic Inclusion of Advance Appropriations for the Indian Health Service
November 2022
November 3, 2022
NCAI and Google Announce New Digital Coach for Indigenous-Owned Small Businesses
NCAI and Google Announce New Digital Coach for Indigenous-Owned Small Businesses Google.org to Provide $750,000 Grant to the National Congress of American Indians to Support Digital Skills Training
September 2022
September 30, 2022
Cherokee Nation to Kick Off 20th Anniversary Sovereignty Run
Cherokee Nation to Kick Off 20th Anniversary Sovereignty Run
September 13, 2022
NCAI President Fawn Sharp to Lead 20th Anniversary Sovereignty Run Across Indian Country
NCAI President Fawn Sharp to Lead 20th Anniversary Sovereignty Run Across Indian Country