About the Organization
Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities. Learn more about the organization.
Leadership Resources
Featured Resources for Press and Media
General Information about Tribes and Indian Country
- Visit our About Tribes Section to learn more about tribal governance and for demographic information on Indian Country.
NCAI's Position on Issues
- NCAI's position on issues is determined by the organization's membership, through resolutions. For more information on a specific area review the policy issues NCAI covers or search our resolutions.
Photos for Use
NCAI makes its photos available under a limited, creative commons license to press, media, and educational institutions. View our collection.
Recent News & Updates
November 2010
November 18, 2010
Obama Administration Announces Second Tribal Nations Summit during 67th Annual Convention
Summit Set for December 16, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
October 2010
October 19, 2010
NCAI Calls Keepseagle Settlement between American Indian Farmers and USDA “Long Awaited Justice”
USDA to pay $760 million in damages and debt relief for discrimination against American Indian farmers and ranchers
September 2010
September 15, 2010
NCAI Launches Tribal Law & Order Act Implementation Website
The Center website, http://tloa.ncai.org/, offers up-to-date news, events, documents and discussion forums to support tribes in implementing of the recently-passed Tribal Law and Order Act.