National Native
American Organizations
National Congress
of American Indian
The National Congress of American Indians is a major national tribal
government organization which monitors federal policy and coordinates
efforts to inform federal decisions that affect tribal government
interests.
United South
and Eastern Tribes
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is a non-profit, inter-tribal
organization that collectively represents its member Tribes at
the regional and national level. USET operates through various
workgroups and committees and providing a forum for the exchange
of ideas and information amongst Tribes, agencies and governments.
National
American Indian Court Judges Association
The Association is primarily devoted to the support of American
Indian and Alaska Native justice systems through education, information
sharing and advocacy.
National Native
American Law Enforcement Association
The Native American Law Enforcement Association serves to promote
and foster mutual cooperation between American Indian Law Enforcement
Officers/Agents/Personnel, their agencies, tribes, private industry
and public.
National
Native American Bar Association
The National Native American Bar Association serves as the national
association for Native American attorneys, judges, law professors
and law students.
National Indian
Child Welfare Association
The National Indian Child Wwelfare Association provides public
policy, research, and advocacy; information and training on Indian
child welfare; and community development services to a broad national
audience including tribal governments and programs, state child
welfare agencies, and other organizations, agencies, and professionals
interested in the field of Indian child welfare.
Native American
Indian Housing Council
The Native American Indian Housing Council assists tribes and tribal
housing entities in reaching their self determined goals of providing
culturally relevant, decent, safe, sanitary, and quality affordable
housing for Native people in Indian communities and Alaska Native
villages.
National
Indian Gaming Association
The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) is a non-profit organization
representing organizations, tribes and businesses engaged in tribal
gaming enterprises from around the country. NIGA operates as a
clearinghouse and educational, legislative and public policy resource
for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues
and tribal community development.
American
Indian Heritage Foundation
The American Indian Heritage Foundation was establised to provide
relief services to Indian people nationwide and to build bridges
of understanding and friendship between Indian and non-Indian people.
Native
American Sports Council
Through its membership in the U.S. Olympic Committee and its affiliation
with selected Olympic Sports Federation, the Native American Sports
Council conducts community based multi-sport programs and athlete
development programs which enable emerging elite athletes to be
identified and developed for national, international and Olympic
competition.
Native American
Finance Officers Association
The Native American Finance Officers Association is a professional
organization dedicated to the improvement of the quality of financial
and business management of Native American governments and businesses
which will strengthen Tribal sovereignty through sound financial
management.
Native
American Resources University of Oklahoma Native American Legal
Resources
The University of Oklahoma Law Center has provided a comprehensive
collection of Native American legal resources, including the American
Indian Law Review, Felix Cohen's Handbook on Federal Indian Law,
tribal constitutions, tribal codes, and much more.
National
Tribal Justice Resource Center
The National Tribal Justice Resource Center is a comprehensive
site dedicated to tribal justice systems, personnel and tribal
law, providing both technical assistance and resources for the
development and enhancement of tribal justice system personnel.
Tribal
Court Clearinghouse
The Tribal Court Clearinghouse was developed by the Tribal Law
and Policy Institute, an Indian owned and operated non-profit corporation
organized to design and develop education, research, training,
and technical assistance programs which promote the enhancement
of justice in Indian country and the health, well-being, and culture
of Native peoples.
National
Indian Law Library
The National Indian Law Library is a public law library devoted
to federal Indian and tribal law.
OlderIndians.Org
OlderIndians.Org provides information about services, research
data, and policies important to older Indians and their welfare.
American
Indian College Fund
Tribal colleges are fully accredited institutions with the same
academic standards as all other colleges and universities. Tribal
colleges infuse Native culture throughout the curriculum, promoting
students'self-esteem and cultural identity.
American Indian
Policy Center
The American Indian Policy Center focuses on research, policy development
and education on critical Indian issues, and sponsor two annual
forums on significant issues of public policy, from primary education
to preservation of treaty rights.
National Tribal
Environmental Council
The National Tribal Environmental Council's mission is to enhance
each Tribe's ability to protect, preserve and promote the wise
management of air, land and water for the benefit of present and
future generations.
National Indian
Education Association
The National Indian Education Association is committed to increasing
educational opportunities and resources for American Indian, Alaska
Native, and Native Hawaiian students while protecting Native American
cultural and linguistic traditions.
International
Association of Chiefs of Police – Indian Country Law Enforcement
Section
National Native
American Law Enforcement Association
Alaska Federation of Natives
Alaska Inter-Tribal Council
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
Inuit Circumpolar Council
National Tribal Child Support Association
Native American Contractors Association
Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Native
American Media Outlets
Indianz.Com
Indianz.Com provides news, information, and entertainment from
a Native American perspective. Every weekday, Indianz.Com publishes
news on a wide range of topics, including legislation, court
decisions, health issues, and politics.
Indian Country Today
Indian Country Today provides news, OpEds, and other information
related to a diverse array of Native American issues on a national
and local level.
Native American Times
Native American Times provides news coverage that is specifically
tailored to the Native American perspective with the understanding
of special issues, such as as sovereign rights, civil rights
and government-to-government relationships with the federal
government.
Pechanga.Net
Pechanga.net is a comprehensive internet news source for Native
American news, covering issues related to politics, gaming,
law & justice, health, energy, and much more.
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