Defending the Law that Defends Our Children (Protect ICWA Campaign)
Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to end destructive child removals. The popular law is now under attack.
Boarding School Healing
For more than 100 years, Native American children were forcibly removed from their homes. The effects of this cultural genocide still are felt. We must work to heal from this tragic history.
Tule River Tribe Water Rights
After almost 30 years of advocacy, the Tule River Indian Tribe successfully settled its water rights in November 2007. Fifteen years later they still work towards federal legislation to ratify the agreement.
Indigenous Caucus – UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Recognizing the threat of climate change to homelands and ways of life, the National Congress of American Indians joined climate change negotiations at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Judicial Selection Project
The Judicial Selection seeks to educate the federal judiciary about tribal issues and raise awareness about the need for federal judges who understand the unique legal status of tribes.
