August 2019
August 9, 2019
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reaffirms the Constitutionality of ICWA
Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals published its decision in Brackeen v. Bernhardt, the federal court challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The court’s decision affirmed the constitutionality of ICWA, recognizing the unique political status of tribal nations and upholding the federal law that is so critical to safeguarding Indian child welfare. It is a resounding victory for the law and those who fought to protect it.
August 7, 2019
Media Advisory: National Congress of American Indians to Co-host First-Ever Presidential Candidate Forum Focused on Native American Concerns
August 7, 2019
CALL TO ACTION: Assisting Midwest Tribal Nations Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding
Dangerous flooding and severe storms in the Midwest have devastated tribal nations across the region. This disaster has destroyed local roads, tribal buildings, and critical infrastructure. Tribal nations are working hard to address the needs of their citizens and repair damages, but they need your assistance. If you would like to send monetary donations, supplies, or any other assistance, please reach out to the tribal contacts listed below.
July 2019
July 22, 2019
NCAI Stands with Native Hawaiians in Efforts to Protect Mauna Kea
July 15, 2019
NCAI Troubled by the Removal of Shannon Keller O'Loughlin from the Department of State's Cultural Property Advisory Committee
June 2019
June 20, 2019
NCAI Announces Appointment of Four Tribal Leaders to Serve as Co-Chairs of Climate Action Task Force
June 12, 2019
NCAI Announces First Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Allis
May 2019
May 29, 2019
CALL TO ACTION: How You Can Help Tribal Nations in the Midwest Hit Hard by Tornadoes and Flooding
May 22, 2019
NCAI Statement on Maine Governor's Ban on Use of Native-Themed Mascots
May 20, 2019
NCAI applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion issued in Herrera v. Wyoming
May 15, 2019
NCAI Statement on House Passage of H.R. 375
May 14, 2019
NCAI Youth Commission Statement on Wearing Traditional Regalia at Graduation Ceremonies
May 9, 2019
NCAI President Jefferson Keel's Statement on Delayed Vote on H.R. 312
April 2019
April 4, 2019
NCAI Statement on House Passage of H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
March 2019
March 27, 2019
NCAI Welcomes Efforts to Protect American Indian and Alaska Native Children
March 22, 2019
CALL TO ACTION: How You Can Help Tribal Nations in the Great Plains Hit Hard by the “Bomb Cyclone”
March 19, 2019
Supreme Court Upholds Yakama Treaty Rights and Pre-Empts State of Washington’s Fuel Tax
March 13, 2019
House Judiciary Committee Approves Tribal Provisions at Markup of H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
March 13, 2019
President’s FY 2020 Budget Released
February 2019
February 19, 2019
NCAI Executive Director Moves On After Serving Nearly Two Decades as Organization’s Leading Tribal Nations Advocate
(NCAI)’s Executive Director Jacqueline Pata announced her resignation with the organization after nearly 18 years of service.