To the Cherokee Nation chief’s frustration, an effort to exclude state-recognized tribes as full-fledged members of the National Congress of American Indians failed during the organization’s annual conference.
To the Cherokee Nation chief’s frustration, an effort to exclude state-recognized tribes as full-fledged members of the National Congress of American Indians failed during the organization’s annual conference.
The National Congress of American Indians is the oldest and largest intertribal organization in the country and brings together tribes from across the land to discuss and advocate for issues
One of the most controversial and devisive issues facing the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in years will be voted on this week at the largest Native American national organization’s 80th Annual Convention and Marketplace convening at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center meeting in New Orleans. Members will vote on Thursday on two separate constitutional amendments that will restrict voting rights to those from federally recognized tribes versus state recognized tribes. One amendment will limit NCAI membership to federally recognized tribes, and only citizens of federally recognized tribes will be eligible for an individual Indian membership.