Yesterday, the Tohono O’odham Nation, @ncai1944, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, @indianaffairs, and NATHPO filed an amicus brief urging all 29 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals judges to rehear Apache Stronghold v. U.S, which addresses protecting Oak Flat: narf.org/apache-oak-fla…

NCAI Institute for Environmental Sovereignty Director Cynthia Harris recently participated in a panel at the 2024 National Tribal Leaders Climate Summit on traditional ecological knowledge and funding access to support tribal-led projects, hosted by ATNI and Muckleshoot Tribe HR.

This #WorldIntellectualPropertyDay , we recognize the leadership of Native peoples who advocate for stronger protections for IP.

We must ensure Native peoples have a say in the development of international IP laws so Tribes can preserve their culture from appropriation & misuse.

BREAKING: President Biden nominated Danna Jackson (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes) to serve as a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Montana. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Native federal judge in MT: narf.org/danna-jackson-…

#RepresentationMatters

🗞️ NCAI, Native American Rights Fund, and the National Native American Bar Association Applaud the Historic Nomination of the First Native American to the Federal Bench in Montana

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3WdgHM0

Yesterday, NCAI Pacific Region Alternate Vice President and Redding Rancheria Chairman Jack Potter Jr. delivered a powerful intervention at #UNPFII24 on behalf of NCAI & Native American Rights Fund, emphasizing the need for #climate solutions to protect Indigenous identity & cultural practices.

📸Looking back at last week's Tribal Leaders Reception during #UNPFII24 ! Hosted by NCAI, in collaboration with Native American Rights Fund, University of Colorado Law School, and NCAI Youth, leaders and youth advocates from across the globe joined to connect and enjoy an evening of community and solidarity.

NCAI is seeking session proposals for #NCAIMY2024 on June 1-6 in Cherokee, NC. Whether you're from government agencies, Native organizations, Tribal Nations, academic institutions, or beyond, we want you to apply!

🔗Learn more and apply now bit.ly/44hrRS3.

“As sovereign peoples who have governed ourselves on our homelands since time immemorial, we should rightfully be able to fully participate in the community of Nation-States.' — Mark Macarro, NCAI President
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Every day is #EarthDay ! NCAI stands with millions worldwide in advocating to protect & preserve Mother Earth.🌲🌎As the land’s original stewards, Native peoples have a sacred obligation to promote harmony with the world around us & forge a cleaner future for generations to come.

Get ready, #IndianCountry ! 🌄

Registration is OPEN for the NCAI 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace. Your voice is critical in forging the future of strong nation-to-nation relationships— join us at #NCAIMY24 this June.

📅 June 1-6
📌 Cherokee, NC
🔗 bit.ly/NCAIMY24

This week at #UNPFII2024 , NCAI co-hosted a panel alongside @NARF, @ColoradoLaw, President Whitney Gravelle of the Bay Mills Indian Community, and federal agency leaders on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

🔗 bit.ly/3W5auBL

'Our sovereignty demands full and meaningful participation in the community of Nation-States.'

NCAI President Mark Macarro spoke at the #UNPFII24 floor, backed by NCAI leadership and the NCAI Youth Commission, advocating for enhanced participation in the @UnitedNations system.

This year's UNPFII theme underscores the critical importance of empowering Indigenous youth to actively participate in decisions impacting their communities and futures. 📷The NCAI Youth Commission is here to empower and advocate for Native youth across #IndianCountry .

Today marked the commencement of NCAI's participation at the 23rd Session of the UNPFII in New York City!

NCAI's engagement at #UNPFII2024 is vital for amplifying the voices of Tribal Nations, fostering collaboration, and advancing Indigenous rights internationally. 🌎

Joining our North Native relatives of National Congress of American Indians in their event, 'Embracing the Declaration - Federal Indian Policy in the United States.' #unpfii #weareindigenous #undrip #Indigenous

On 4/12, @ncai1944, represented by NARF, filed an amicus brief supporting Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in the case Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation v. U.S. Department of the Interior in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Read: narf.org/ncai-amicus-sh…