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NCAI joins Native American Students at Dartmouth College in Calling for a Meaningful Response to a Series of Racist Incidents 12/05/2006
	WASHINGTON—December 5, 2006—The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) supports Native Americans at Dartmouth (NAD), a student organization responding to a series of culturally insensitive, biased, and racist incidents at Dartmouth College. NAD recently called on Dartmouth College Administrators to respond to the incidents in meaningful ways, aiming to calm the currently hostile campus environment. [more]
Report says Minority Men Harmed by Flawed Government Policies and Negative Stereotyping 11/15/2006
	Native Men Face Up-Hill Challenge WASHINGTON—November 15, 2006—"Policy failures and systemic barriers have diminished community health and limited the life options for young men of color," stated a newly released study by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonprofit research and policy group that focuses on issues that affect minorities. The Dellums Commission report, which was commissioned by a group led by Oakland Mayor-elect Ron Dellums, examined the effect of U.S. policies on men of black, Hispanic, Asian and American Indian descent. [more]

NCAI Hosts Post-Election Indian Country Briefing

The National Congress of American Indians will host a conference call for all of Indian Country today, November 9, 2006 at 4:00 EST. Under the direction of NCAI Executive Director Jacqueline Johnson, we will inform tribal leaders and community representatives from throughout Indian Country, on the projected political environment in Washington after tomorrow’s election.

Now that the 2006 elections are near completion, hear the impact and electoral success of the Native community. There are many tribal issues and Indian legislation that may be affected depending on election results. As the oldest and largest Indian organization in the country, NCAI staff will closely monitor the election results in order to keep you better informed on projections regarding the 110^th Congress. We will cover the winners and losers and show what impact, if any, the Native community had on Election Day.

Call-in information: 800-722-8946

*After calling in, you will be directed to an operator who will place you in a queue to either offer information or ask a question or to listen in. Your input and feedback is welcome!

For the purpose of the conference call meeting, NCAI has prepared a power point presentation for use during the call. The power point is available in both power point version and PDF version. The power point version takes a few minutes to open. Please be patient.

Click here for the Power Point version.

Click here for the PDF version.

Click here for the HTML version.

Indian Country Celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month

Nick Stanger, a member of the Confederated Colville Tribes, performs a traditional dance at NCAI's Youth Ambassador Leadership Program.

For Immediate Release

October 30, 2006

National American Indian Heritage Month

November 2006

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

During National American Indian Heritage Month, we honor the generations of American Indians and Alaska Natives who have added to the character of our Nation. This month is an opportunity to celebrate their many accomplishments and their rich ancestry and traditions.

America is blessed by the character and strength of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and our citizens are grateful for the countless ways Native Americans have enriched our country and lifted the spirit of our Nation. We are especially grateful for the Native Americans who have served and continue to serve in our Nation's military. These brave individuals have risked their lives to protect our citizens, defend our democracy, and spread the blessings of liberty to people around the world.

My Administration is working to ensure that American Indians and Alaska Natives have access to all the opportunities of this great land. My fiscal year 2007 budget proposes more than $12.7 billion for government programs for Native Americans. Education is vital to ensuring all citizens reach their full potential, and my budget includes funding to help Native-American schools succeed and meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is providing education for approximately 46,000 American-Indian and Alaska-Native children. To help keep Native Americans safe, I have also proposed to increase law enforcement personnel and improve law enforcement facilities in American-Indian communities. My Administration will continue to work on a government-to-government basis with tribal governments, honor the principles of tribal sovereignty and the right to self-determination, and help ensure America remains a land of promise for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and all our citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2006 as National American Indian Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Tribes Rally for Get Out the Vote

NativeVote 2006: http://www.nativevote.org/

More info: greenbaypressgazette.com


NCAI Encourages Passage of Bill to Honor all Native Code Talkers 11/09/2006
	WASHINGTON—November 9, 2006—Native Americans serve in the military at twice the ratio of any other ethnic group in America so it is appropriate that Veterans Day occurs during “Native American Heritage Month.” The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is proud to celebrate all our Native warriors of the armed forces. According to the American Community Service Survey recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Native veterans continue to represent a significant part of the Native male population with 19 percent serving or have served in the military. [more]
NCAI Empowers Native Youth through New Youth Ambassador Leadership Program 10/05/2006
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO-October 5, 2006 - In an effort to expand youth leadership in Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has created the Youth Ambassador Leadership Program (YALP) to acknowledge the strong leadership capabilities and skills present within both Native youth. [more]
NCAI's Policy Research Center Launches New Website Research and Online Discussion Forums at Tribal Leaders' Fingertips 10/05/2006
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO-October 5, 2006-The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Policy Research Center has taken the next step in becoming the premiere national Native "think tank" in the country with the launch of its website, www.ncaiprc.org, allowing for worldwide dissemination of critical new research to be applied in tribal policymaking and practice. [more]
NCAI's Violence Against Women Task Force Receives Harvard's "Honoring Nations" Award at Annual Convention in Sacramento 10/04/2006
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO-October 4, 2006-The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Violence Against Women Task Force has been honored by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development at the Kennedy School of Government for their extensive and ground-breaking work to protect Native women from the high rate of domestic violence they face. Harvard's Honoring Contributions in the Governance of Indian Nations (Honoring Nations) program recognizes Native programs and initiatives for their good governance achievements. [more]
NCAI Announces Venture to Generate Revenue Signs Endorsement Agreement with CWC Incorporated 10/04/2006
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO-October 4, 2006-Seeking new avenues for revenue generation, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) forged a creative partnership with the CWC-Native American Brand. NCAI signed an agreement to endorse products that will be distributed and sold with a percentage of the profits returned to NCAI. Funds generated from the proceeds will help NCAI fulfill its mission to represent American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The announcement was made at NCAI's 63rd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Sacramento, Calif. [more]

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