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.
Legal Briefings
Suzan S. Harjo, et. al., Petitioners, V. Pro-Football, Inc. , Respondent. Brief of Amici Curiae National Congress of American Indians et al. In Support of the Petition for Awrit of Certiorari
Oct 16, 2009
NCAI Publications
2019 Annual Wrap Up
Nov 18, 2019
2019 NCAI Annual Convention Policy Update
Oct 24, 2019
2018-2019 NCAI Annual Report
Oct 17, 2019
2019 Mid Year Wrap Up
Aug 08, 2019
2018 Executive Council Winter Session Policy Update
Feb 12, 2018
Testimony & Speeches
NCAI CEO Kevin Allis Testimony for U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Oversight Hearing on “The Irreparable Environmental and Cultural Impacts of the Proposed Resolution Copper Mining Operati
Mar 12, 2020
NCAI Comments in Response to National Park Service Proposal to Change Regulations Governing Federal Agency Nomination of Properties to the National Register of Historic Places Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act
Apr 30, 2019
NCAI Opposition to S. 2039, and Support for Changing the Name of "Devils Tower" to the Bear Lodge National Monument
Mar 15, 2016
NCAI Opposition to Senate Amendment 3447 to S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015
Mar 14, 2016
Ensuring Intermodal USF Support for Rural America
Feb 18, 2016
Resolutions
Opposition to Water Projects, such as the Proposed Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project in the Mojave Desert, that will Impact Sacred Cultural Rights and Natural Resources that are Critical to Tribal Nations
Nov 13, 2020
Seeking Presidential Action to Achieve Justice and Reconciliation with Respect to Sacred Places in Indian Country
Nov 13, 2020
Support for Requiring Proof of Tribal Enrollment for Artists Who Claim Native American Affiliations for Grants, Exhibition, and Cultural Arts Employment
Nov 13, 2020
Calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Deny the Petition for Rulemaking Seeking to Revise Regulations to Allow Non-Indians to Possess and Use Eagle Feathers for Religious Purposes
Oct 25, 2019
Opposing Renewal and Expansion of United States Military Installations without Tribal Consent and Calling on the United States Military to Meaningfully Consult with Affected Tribal Nations Regarding Impacts to Sacred Sites
Oct 25, 2019
General Library
Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission and U.S. Department of the Interior Sign First Cooperative Management Agreement Under New Secretarial Order
Nov 29, 2016
News
NCAI Commends Decision by Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Franchise to Change Its “Indians” Name
Dec 14, 2020
The Center for Native American Youth and the National Congress of American Indians Announce the Creative Native Call for Art Winners
Nov 24, 2020
NCAI Denounces the Continued Destruction of Sacred Sites and the Disturbing Treatment of Peaceful Protestors on Tohono O’odham Homelands
Oct 19, 2020
Events happening on Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 12, 2020
Haaland, Cole, McCollum Introduce Bill to Protect Indigenous Burial Sites From Unlawful Excavation, Theft
Sep 17, 2020