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More About NCAI COVID-19 Letters to Administration Access letters submitted to the Administration on behalf of tribal nations in response to COVID-19. › Access Database H.R. 748 Signed Into Law The CARES Act was signed into law on after passing the Senate and House. › See Tribal Provisions Here COVID-19 Microsite Launched NCAI has launched a resource microsite for Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check back regularly for updates. › Visit Microsite Here Indian Country Counts Toolkit The 2020 Census is right around the corner! Download the Indian Country Counts toolkit for more information. › Indian Country Counts Toolkit Download ‹ › Initiatives View All NCAI Policy Research Center The NCAI PRC supports Indian Country in shaping its own future as the leading center for tribally driven policy research. Tribal Supreme Court Project The Tribal Supreme Court Project—a collaboration between NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund— monitors litigation in which Native people have a significant stake and coordinates strategy among a network of over 250 tribal leaders, attorneys, and law professors. Partnership for Tribal Governance Established in 2009, the Partnership for Tribal Governance creates, coordinates, and makes accessible the knowledge, tools, and resources that tribal nations and leaders need in order to strengthen their governance systems and more effectively exercise their sovereignty. Consultation Support for Tribal Governments President Obama declared his commitment to fulfilling the consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175, NCAI supports tribes in this process with resources. News View All Featured MEDIA ADVISORY: NCAI to Convene Tribal Leaders to Discuss Tribal Lands and Sacred Sites Issues and Threats across Indian Country June 22, 2020 Featured Katy Perry and Black Eyed Peas to Co-Headline Star-Studded Lineup to Kickoff #DemocracySummer2020 on June 18 June 16, 2020 Featured NCAI Commends DC Mayor Bowser’s Call for Washington NFL Team to Change Its Name and Mascot, Appeals to State and Local Officials and Corporations to Do the Same June 15, 2020 Become a Member, Join NCAI Today Advocate for Indian Country About the 501(c)(3) NCAI Fund: The National Congress of American Indians Fund (NCAI Fund) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit public-education arm of the National Congress of American Indians, the Nation’s oldest and largest organization made up of American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and their citizens. The NCAI Fund’s mission is to educate the general public, and tribal, federal, and state government officials about tribal self-government, treaty rights, and policy issues affecting Indian tribes, including the interpretation of Indian statutes. Donations to the NCAI Fund are tax deductible as charitable contributions. About the NCAI 501(c)(4): The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit social welfare organization, and the oldest and largest organization made up of American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and their citizens to advocate on their behalf. NCAI’s mission is to advocate for the protection of treaty rights, inherent rights, and other rights guaranteed to tribes through agreements with the United States and under federal law; to promote the common welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives; and to promote a better understanding of Indian peoples. Donations to NCAI are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. NCAI on vimeo -- Footprints into the Future Watch an important mini-documentary on the history, tradition, and future of NCAI. Watch More NCAI videos NCAI on flickr -- NCAI on flickr Prev Next Events View All Protecting Tribal Lands in 2020: Current Violations across Indian Country Jun 23, 2020 Webinar - Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tribal/Interior Budget Council Jul 28, 2020 - Jul 30, 2020 View National Calendar Featured Publications FY 2021 Indian Country Budget Request : "Advancing Sovereignty through Certainty & Security" Click Here to Download Full Report Tribal Nations and the United States: An Introduction Developed by NCAI, this guide seeks to provide a basic overview of the history and underlying principles of tribal governance. 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