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
April 2011
April 6, 2011
NCAI President Jefferson Keel’s Statement on First Meeting of Indian Law and Order Commission
Commission Meeting Considered Milestone in Implementation of Tribal Law & Order Act
April 1, 2011
OPINION: Don’t Be Played the Fool; It’s about Sovereignty
An Old Joke Being Played on Indian Country, Again NCAI President Jefferson Keel's opinion piece about a misinformed member of the media calling for the elimination of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The opinion piece ran on the Indian Country Today Media Network.
March 2011
March 23, 2011
National Indian Organizations Release First Year Review of Health Care Legislation
National Indian Organizations Release First Year Review of Health Care Legislation