The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is a national organization founded in 1944 to represent the rights and interests of American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments. Its mission is to protect tribal sovereignty, promote the well-being of Native communities, and ensure that federal policies uphold treaty and trust responsibilities.
Tribal sovereignty, federal recognition, treaty rights, health care, education, economic development, natural resource management, public safety, voting rights, and federal trust responsibility toward tribal nations.
Membership dues from tribal governments, foundation grants, government grants, and conference and event revenue.
Affiliated with tribal governments across the United States and collaborates with organizations such as the National Indian Health Board and the Native American Rights Fund.
Non-profit organization
