National Congress of American Indians
Advocates for tribal sovereignty and rights of Native Americans.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1944
- Employees
- 50
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- National Congress of American Indians Fund
About
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), established in 1944, is the leading national organization representing tribal governments and advocating for the rights of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. NCAI directly engages in impactful advocacy, fostering robust government-to-government relations with the federal government and working to improve public understanding of tribal sovereignty and Native issues. NCAI provides essential services including policy and legal analysis, research support, and assistance with intergovernmental affairs and state-tribal relations. The organization empowers tribal nations through the development of resolutions and actively champions policies that strengthen tribal self-determination and promote the well-being of Native peoples.