National Congress of American Indians@NCAI1944

Founded in 1944, NCAI is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian & Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of Tribal Nations.

 Washington, D.C.
NCAI.org
Joined July 2009
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Tribal Nations: Preparing to close out State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds? Join NCAI on Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. ET for practical guidance on spending deadlines, reporting, compliance, and audit readiness. Register: hubs.la/Q04ym62v0
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SCIA advanced S. 5354, the NAHASDA Modernization Act of 2026. Following testimony from Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner on behalf of NCAI, we thank the committee and urge Congress to pass this legislation before the end of the year.
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The resolutions process guides all of NCAI’s advocacy work. The deadline to submit resolutions is NEXT MONDAY, September 28, at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information, please visit the NCAI Resolutions webpage: hubs.la/Q04ydDwS0 #NCAI #NCAIImpact
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Tribal lands must be respected. NCAI and the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, represented by NARF, filed an amicus brief supporting the Tohono O’odham Nation’s challenge to a planned border wall through its reservation. Read the statement: hubs.la/Q04ybSl70
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NCAI recently hosted Sovereignty at the Ballot Box, the first webinar in our three-part Native Civic Power Series, focused on strengthening Native civic engagement and advancing Native voting rights. Watch the webinar here: hubs.la/Q04y9XNQ0 #NCAI #NativeVote
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URGENT: Proposed 2030 Census rules would remove race and ethnicity questions, eliminating critical data about AI/AN populations. Tribal consultation: Oct. 2, 3–4:30 p.m. ET Tribal comments due: Nov. 2 Review the letter: hubs.la/Q04xX5vf0
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Indian Country’s strength is rooted in the resilience, leadership, and unity of Tribal Nations and Native people. The 2026–2027 NCAI membership year begins Oct. 1. Be part of the collective voice of Indian Country. Renew or join today: hubs.la/Q04xVMm20 #NCAI
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NCAI welcomed the opportunity for Tribal leaders to engage directly with senior officials from the U.S. Department of Justice during a Tribal Leader Roundtable focused on public safety, justice, and the resilience of Tribal communities. Full statement: hubs.la/Q04xMTdV0
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NCAI 2026 Tribal Impact Days is underway, with Tribal leaders and representatives participating in briefings, policy discussions, congressional hearings, and meetings with federal officials this week. #NCAIImpact #NCAI
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Every vote matters. Every Vote Counts. Every election impacts Indian Country and the communities that we care for every day. Visit hubs.la/Q04xxxG40 to register or check your voter registration status and find information specific to your state.
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Tee off for Tribal sovereignty! ⛳ Join NCAI on October 17 at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, CA. Tournament proceeds will benefit NCAI and the Tribal Supreme Court Project. Space is limited—register today: hubs.la/Q04wSZYD0
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NCAI is monitoring the federal court order temporarily restricting USPS from implementing its new mail ballot rule. Last-minute changes could create serious barriers for Native voters, particularly in rural Tribal communities. Read the full release: hubs.la/Q04wDD7S0
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What could rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule mean for Tribal Nations, treaty rights, and shared ecosystems? Join NCAI and The Wilderness Society on Sept. 10 for a webinar on Tribal implications and public comment guidance. Register: hubs.la/Q04w1pxc0
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Tribal leaders: Help inform federal education funding priorities. ED and DOI will host virtual Tribal Consultations on: ▪️ FY 2027 Grantmaking: Aug. 27, 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET ▪️ FY 2028 Budget: Aug. 28, 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET Learn more: hubs.la/Q04vzwKP0
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Join the NCAI Violence Against Women Task Force for two pre-consultation caucuses ahead of the DOJ’s annual OVW Tribal Consultation: 💻 Virtual: Sept. 1 | 2–4 p.m. ET 📍 Tulalip, WA: Sept. 8 | 6–8 p.m. PT Virtual: hubs.la/Q04vyFRc0 In person: hubs.la/Q04vywJJ0
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The deadline is tomorrow, August 26, 2026, to submit a speaker proposal for the NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace, being held in Palm Springs, California. hubs.la/Q04vfs830
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The recording is now available for NCAI’s webinar, Section 106 Update: Navigating the Proposed Rules in Indian Country. hubs.ly/Q04v550F0
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Applications are open for NCAI’s Leading Tribal Nations Program, offered in collaboration with Harvard Business School! Tribal leaders will strengthen strategic governance skills through five days of collaborative, case-based learning. - Dec. 6–11, 2026 hubs.la/Q04tSjPJ0
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Join NCAI on Sept. 22 from 2–3 p.m. ET for “Sovereignty at the Ballot Box,” the first webinar in our Native Civic Power Series. Explore Native voting rights, ballot access, and civic engagement. Register: hubs.la/Q04tKQq-0
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NCAI, @IndianAffairs, @NATHPO, and @USETInc stand united in opposing proposed changes that would weaken the Section 106 process, Tribal consultation, and protections for sacred places and cultural heritage. Read the joint statement: hubs.la/Q04tyN0s0
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