National Congress of American Indians enters 'new chapter' with new executive (June 12, 2019) Jefferson Keel enters new phase of service in Indian Country after battle with cancer (May 10, 2019) National Congress of American Indians names new communications director (February 27, 2019) Tribes remain wary of Trump administration despite apparent concessions on policy disasters … Activists formed the National Congress of American Indians to find ways to organize the tribes to deal in a more unified way with the US government. This is a chronological list of the first accomplishments that Native Americans have achieved both through their tribal identities and also through the culture of the United States over time. The National Congress of American Indians is throwing its weight behind tribes in Oklahoma as they deal with one of the greatest threats to their sovereignty.. All listing types Exhibitor Sponsor NCAI Program Marketplace News Non-profit Organizations All categories Corporations Educational Institutions Indian Arts & Crafts Non-profit Organizations Researchers State & Federal Agencies Tribal Enterprises Tribes NCAI That will be changing if the Bureau of Indian Affairs finalizes a rule that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday. Chuck Trimble was the former chief executive.[14]. It had owned and operated the network for some time. The use of terms and images referring to Native Americans/First Nations as the name or mascot for a sports team is a topic of public controversy in the United States and in Canada.The documents most often cited to justify the trend for change are an advisory opinion by the United States Commission on Civil Rights in 2001 and a resolution by the American Psychological Association in 2005. The Office believes that this search step is a reasonable burden to ask prospective users of such expressions of cultural 10 federally recognized tribes with the highest percentage of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) AI/ANs identifying as affiliated with at least one federally recognized tribe 1,2; No. In the settlement, the NCAA agreed to allow the state two years to win namesake approval for use of the nickname from the Standing Rock and Spirit Lake Sioux tribes. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, was elected first vice president of the National Congress of American Indians Oct. 19, 2017, at the NCAI’s 74th annual convention in Milwaukee, Wis. NCAI vice president said, “My heart, soul and commitment is to our Native people and families. These were in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereign entities. Tel: 303-364-7700 | Fax: 303-364-7800, 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 515 Introducing NCAI's All-Virtual Marketplace. All listing types Exhibitor Sponsor NCAI Program Marketplace News All categories All categories Corporations Educational Institutions Indian Arts & Crafts Non-profit Organizations Researchers State & Federal Agencies Tribal Enterprises Tribes NCAI Description. The premier trade show for all resources Indian Country. The successes of the NCAI over these years have been a policy of non-protesting. The National Congress of American Indians launches campaign to address stereotypes of Native Americans in the media. Purpose. [citation needed]According to the NCAI website, other current issues and topics include: In 2001, the advertising firm of DeVito/Verdi created an advertising campaign and poster for the NCAI to highlight offensive and racist sports team images and mascots. But, despite that threat and its potential effect on the Tribe’s lands, Cromwell said our plans to expand education, healthcare, public safety and economic development remain in place. He begins […] Frank George, a Nez Perce from the Colville Indian Reservation, briefly held the post[6] before Helen Peterson (Cheyenne-Lakota) took over the post as the executive director of the organization in 1953. These were in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereign entities. According to the Skagit Valley Herald: “I am deeply humbled to have been selected to serve tribes around the nation as president of NCAI,” Cladoosby said in a prepared statement. The two groups protested several conventions. During NCAI Address, Udall Reaffirms Need to Improve Government-to-Government Relationship with Tribes Details By ... We pride ourselves on covering the tribes you may have never heard of before and by respecting and listening to the communities we serve through our reporting. Denver, CO 80230 It maintain a Tribal organization, with regular officers and the means of transacting business and arriving at a reasonably accurate count of its membership; It is not a mere offshoot or fraction of an organized Tribe itself eligible for membership. [12], The NCAI Constitution says that its members seek to provide themselves and their descendants with the traditional laws, rights, and benefits. It reports on Native American news and has especially covered politics in depth. Among this group was D'Arcy McNickle of the BIA. The following is a list of tribes recognized by various states, but not by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. State tribal recognition for the states below specifically refers to states that have created a formal process for recognition. The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Pala Social Services Department has been awarded an NCAI Victims Micro-grant to provide a variety of services to victims of crime. Rep. Kilmer, who represents 11 Native American tribes, was recognized for his work in creating economic opportunity in tribal communities and advocating for reforms to ensure the federal government is more responsive to tribal needs. The summit, held Oct. 9, featured panel discussions and other speakers to address critical water issues facing Native American tribes. There are four classes of membership: tribal, Indian individual, individual associate, and organization associate. Dan Madrano (Caddo) was the first secretary-treasurer; he also had been serving as an elected member of the Oklahoma State Legislature. Since the 1970s, NCAI has welcomed state recognized and historically recognized tribes. This website uses cookies to analyze traffic and for other purposes. . Of these, 231 are located in Alaska. United States v. Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Co. Federal Power Commission v. Tuscarora Indian Nation, McClanahan v. Arizona State Tax Commission, Oneida Indian Nation of New York v. County of Oneida, County of Oneida v. Oneida Indian Nation of New York State. Waivers granted. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is an American Indian and Alaska Native rights organization. On July 8, 1954, NCAI won their fight against legislation that would have allowed the states to take civil and criminal jurisdictions over Indians. [citation needed] At the second national convention, Indian women attended as representatives in numbers equal to the men. It was founded in 1944[3] to represent the tribes and resist federal government pressure for termination of tribal rights and assimilation of their people. On June 19, 1952, a self-help parley was opened in Utah where 50 agents for 12 groups proposed several self-help action plans, Indians had conventions nationwide and dealt with various topics such as health care, employment, and safety issues, In 2015 the organization successfully lobbied the State of California to ban the term ", "Protection of programs and services to benefit Indian families, specifically targeting Indian Youth and, Promotion and support of Indian education, including Head Start, elementary, post-secondary and Adult Education, Enhancement of Indian health care, including prevention of juvenile substance abuse, HIV-AIDS prevention and other major diseases, Support of environmental protection and natural resources management, Protection of Indian cultural resources and religious freedom rights, Promotion of the Rights of Indian economic opportunity both on and off reservations, including securing programs to provide incentives for economic development and the attraction of private capital to Indian Country, Protection of the Rights of all Indian people to decent, safe and affordable housing. Description. According to its website, the National Congress of American Indians has the following mission statement: The Center for Tribes is a federally funded resource that supports American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare programs that receive Title IV-B or IV-E funding to build staff capacity, strengthen organizational systems, enhance programs, and improve tribal-state working relationships. In the 20th century, a generation of Native Americans came of age who were educated in multi-tribal boarding schools. One reason was that most tribes were highly decentralized, with their people seldom united around issues. “NCAI is fortunate to have the decades of experience and credentials that Dr. Roubideaux brings to her role with the Policy Research Center,” said NCAI President Brian Cladoosby. NCAI demands an immediate response from the Department as to whether this decision indicates that the Administration’s current land policy towards Indian tribes is one of “how to get to no." The Congressional event was organized by Morris Udall, chairman of the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, to discuss the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This acknowledges their status within the state but does not guarantee funding from the state or the federal government. They wanted to challenge the government on its failure to implement treaties, to work against the tribal termination policy, and to improve public opinion of and appreciation for Indian cultures. Historically the Indian peoples of the North American continent rarely joined forces across tribal lines, which were divisions related to distinct language and cultural groups. 4791, 4792), and its most recent publication of such tribal governing entities,5 for an easily accessible list of At Annual NCAI Tribal Nations Policy Summit, Heinrich Says Tribes Should Play Integral Role In Managing Public Lands Wednesday, February 12, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. 78.3 (2009): 403-434, Learn how and when to remove this template message, http://www.ncai.org/about-ncai/ncai-leadership/executive-committee, http://www.ncai.org/about-ncai/mission-history, "Oneida Nation to Donate Indian Country Today Media Network Assets to NCAI", "Native American journalist, activist Chuck Trimble dies", "California Becomes First State to Ban 'Redskins' Nickname", "Old Poster Goes Viral, Teaches Multiple Lessons", "Ending the Era of Harmful "Indian" Mascots", "Speaking for the First Americans: Nipo Strongheart and the campaign for American Indian citizenship", Shreve, Bradley G. “From Time Immemorial: The Fish-in Movement and the Rise of the Intertribal Activism”, Population history of indigenous peoples of the Americas, Native Americans in the American Civil War, Cultural assimilation of Native Americans, Native American rights movement/Red Power movement (1968-1977), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), Native American Medal of Honor recipients, List of federally recognized tribes by state, List of Indian reservations in the United States, List of writers from peoples indigenous to the Americas. NCAI is extremely disappointed in this decision, as it reflects the obvious failure of the Federal Government to uphold its trust responsibility to Indian tribes. Flags of Wisconsin tribes in the Wisconsin state capitol. For more information on federally recognized tribes, Copyright 2021 by National Conference of State Legislatures. Re: NCAI comments in response to consultations on the list of off-reservation acquisition questions The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest and largest national organization advocating on behalf of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and Yuchitown ( talk ) 03:43, 25 June 2015 (UTC)Yuchitown Earlier this year, NCAI purchased its first home in the nation's capitol. Tribes, individual Indians and other supporters donated more than $2.5 million for the effort, and the organization is raising more money to retire the debt on the building. They worked with the tribes to assert their sovereignty in dealing with the federal government. [9] In 1954, Short was replaced by Joseph Garry (Coeur d'Alene), a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. It was founded in 1944 [2] to represent the tribes and resist federal government pressure for termination of tribal rights and assimilation of their people. During the 1960s NCAI carried a banner with the slogan, "INDIANS DON'T DEMONSTRATE. The purpose of this request is to obtain quotes from local service providers in the areas of: By Andrew Westney. [19], Shreve, Bradley G. "From Time Immemorial: The Fish-in Movement and the Rise of the Intertribal Activism." The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to United States federal Indian law and policy: . His two-year term begins today. "[15], In the early 1960s, a shift in attitude occurred. Delaware Nation [Southern Plains ]. NCAI in Turmoil and Transition The National Congress of American Indians is the largest inter-tribal advocacy organization in the United States. The list identifies those state-recognized tribes that have petitioned for federal recognition and been denied. Two important militant groups were born: the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the National Indian Youth Council (NIYC). [7], In 1950 John Rainer became the first paid executive director of NCAI. She told a moving story of having treated a soldier, a tribal citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, who lost both of his legs during the war and then meeting him some forty years later. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is an American Indian and Alaska Native [1] rights organization. It was founded in 1944 to represent the tribes and resist federal government pressure for termination of tribal rights and assimilation of their people. Deborah Dotson (President) Tel: (405) 247-2448 Fax: (405) 247-9393 Recognition Status: Federal PO Box 825 Anadarko, OK73005-0825 Without knowing how the BIA might be affected by restructuring, the tribes can’t formulate a list of concerns. Marquette University removes its Willie Wampum mascot. In the early 21st century, key goals of the NCAI are:[citation needed], In 2017, the NCAI took over the assets of the Indian Country Media Network, which were donated by the Oneida Nation of New York. In addition, with the efforts after 1934 to reorganize tribal governments, activists believed that Indians had to work together to strengthen their political position. The following state-by-state listing of Indian tribes or groups are federally recognized and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), there are currently 574 federally recognized tribes. Tribes originally recognized by states that have since gained federal recognition have been deleted from the list below. The Constitution gives the federal government primary responsibility for dealing with tribes. Credit Courtesy of Peter Evon. 7700 East First Place Miccosukee Indian Tribe of Florida [Southeast ]. The NCAI continues to operate the news service, primarily online. Learn more about CBC4Tribes on The NCAI Marketplace. 1971. and also by using the contact information provided in NCAI’s tribal directory. WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. [citation needed]. It was founded in 1944 to represent the tribes and resist federal government pressure for termination of tribal rights and assimilation of their people. The organization continues to be an association of federally recognized and state-recognized Indian tribes. I cannot get a response from NCAI about how much corporate money is garnered or even something as simple as the list of tribes participating in NCAI. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan, Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (Six component reservations: Bois Forte Band (Nett Lake);Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille Lacs Ban; White Earth Band), Prairie Island Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota, Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana, Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation (Nevada and Utah), Duckwater Shoshone Tribe of the Duckwater Reservation, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation (Nevada and Oregon), Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Lovelock Paiute Tribe of the Lovelock Indian Colony, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Four constituent bands: Battle Mountain Band; Elko Band; South Fork Band; Wells Band), Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Washoe Tribe (Nevada and California) (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community and Washoe Ranches), Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony & Campbell Ranch, Yomba Shoshone Tribe of the Yomba Reservation, Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, Ohkay Owingeh (formerly the Pueblo of San Juan), Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (formerly the St. Regis Band of Mohawk Indians of New York), Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (North Dakota and South Dakota), Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco and Tawakonie), Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Catawba Indian Nation (Catawba Tribe of South Carolina), Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation, Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah  (Cedar Band of Paiutes, Kanosh Band of Paiutes,Koosharem Band of Paiutes, Indian Peaks Band of Paiutes, and Shivwits Band of Paiutes), Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Colorado, New Mexico and Utah), Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation, Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation, Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation, Shoalwater Bay IndianTribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington, Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama, Biloxi-Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogee, Four Winds Tribe Louisiana Cherokee Confederacy, Edisto Natchez Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, Pee Dee Indian Nation of Upper South Carolina, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation, Federalism and the State Recognition of Native American Tribes:  A Survey of State-Recognized Tribes and State Recognition Processes Across the United States; Santa Clara Law Review, Volume 48 (2007); by Alexa Koenig and Jonathan Stein. Tribal constitutions determine the criteria for an individual's tribal enrollment, for more information regarding the process of tribal membership and enrollment, please visit the federal Department of Interior website. During the late 20th century, NCAI contributed to gaining legislation to protect and preserve Indian culture, including NAGPRA. NCAI does not determine state recognition, they make no claim to do so, and do not only list "member tribes." 1970. NCAI VICTIMS MICRO-GRANT REQUEST FOR QUOTES. “The strategic approach we took was based on [our] cultural values,” said Yurok Tribe Chairman Joe James. The organizational structure of the National Congress of American Indians includes a General Assembly, an Executive Council, and seven committees. The convention decided that BIA employees should be excluded from serving as general officers or members of the executive committee. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) hosted a panel discussion April 30, titled “NCAI Forum: Tribal Governments in Action,” to ask leaders what their tribe is doing to provide government services in response to COVID-19. Formed in 1944, it is known for protecting the sovereign interests of tribal governments and for advancing a slew of causes, from safeguarding voting rights to addressing violence against Native women. Title National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Summary Since 1944, the National Congress of American Indians has been working to inform the public and Congress on the governmental rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Swinomish Tribe Chairman Brian Cladoosby was elected president of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) this week. Speaking to reporters following the State of Indian Nations last week, NCAI President Fawn Sharp said an ongoing dispute over gaming rights strikes at the heart of the organization's 76-year-old history. The NCAI maintains that teams with mascots such as the Braves and the Redskins perpetuate negative stereotypes of Native American people and demean their native traditions and rituals. First Vice President: Aaron Payment of the, In 1949, the NCAI made charges against Federal job bias towards the Indians, In 1950, the NCAI influenced the insertion of an anti-reservation clause to the. ", This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 20:22. According to section B of Article III regarding membership, any tribe, band or group of American Indians and Alaska Natives shall be eligible for tribal membership provided it fulfills the following requirements[13]. That same year, W. W. Short replaced Johnson as president of NCAI. For more information on federally recognized tribes, click here. This is a list of Native American firsts.Native American people were the first people to live in the area that is now known as the United States. Tel: 202-624-5400 | Fax: 202-737-1069, Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff, E-Learning | Staff Professional Development, Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce. The NCAI is fighting for improved living conditions on reservations, arguing that 560 tribes are federally recognized but fewer than 20 tribes gain profits from casinos to turn the tribe's economy around. If no information is listed or the tribe is unknown to the user, the user should contact NCAI itself. Corporations on The NCAI Marketplace. It is recognized as a Tribe or other identifiable group of Native Americans by the Department of the Interior, Court of Claims, the Indian Claims Commission, or a State. We are the nation's most respected bipartisan organization providing states support, ideas, connections and a strong voice on Capitol Hill. An Indian or Alaska Native organization incorporated/chartered under state law is not eligible for tribal membership. Udall eventually allowed the NCAI representatives to attend. They began to think with a broad pan-Native American vision, and they learned to form alliances across tribes. The University of Oklahoma retires its Little Red mascot. “With Yvette at NCAI, we will continue to grow our partnerships with tribes, scholars, community partners, and policy makers to create informed advocates and allies.” Enforce for Indians all rights under the Constitution and laws in the United States; Expand and improve educational opportunities provided for Indians; Improve methods for finding productive employment and developing tribal and individual resources; Increase number and quality of health facilities; A substantial number of its members reside upon the same reservation or (in the absence of a reservation) in the same general locality. Every tribe gets a number of votes allocated to them specific to the size of each tribe. The first president of the NCAI was Napoleon B. Johnson, a judge in Oklahoma. Washington, D.C. 20001 Most years, the annual conference of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is a minor event, attended by tribal and government officials. The up-and-coming[when?] Senator Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, delivered the Congressional Response at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 16th Annual State of Indian Nations (SOIN) Address. The NCAA has granted waivers from their mascot policy to five university teams originally on the "hostile and abusive" list that obtained official support from individual tribes for the use of their names and images, based upon the principle of Tribal Sovereignty.As stated by the NCAI: "In general, NCAI strongly opposes the use of derogatory Native sports mascots. NCAI Urges Tribes and Tribal Citizens to Protect Tribal Sovereignty 10.31.2018 DENVER, CO – Recent assaults on Tribal sovereignty shaped the theme at the 75th Anniversary of the National Congress of American Indians Conference held in Denver, Colorado where hundreds of Tribal leaders met to hear first-hand accounts of the impacts on Indian Country. The NCAI “strongly opposes” the changes outlined in that letter and warned of “a devastating impact on the majority of Indian tribes” should its proposals be adopted. South Carolina v. Catawba Indian Tribe, Inc. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians v. Holyfield, City of Sherrill v. 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Over time, the campaign began to focus on Indian names and mascots in sports. Native Village of Afognak (formerly the Village of Afognak), Arctic Village (See Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government), Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Cheesh-Na Tribe (formerly the Native Village of Chistochina), Chignik Bay Tribal Council (formerly the Native Village of Chignik), Native Village of Chuathbaluk (Russian Mission, Kuskokwim), Organized Village of Grayling (aka Holikachuk), Iqurmuit Traditional Council (formerly the Native Village of Russian Mission), Kasigluk Traditional Elders Council (formerly the Native Village of Kasigluk), Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center), Native Village of Kwinhagak (aka Quinhagak), Native Village of Marshall (aka Fortuna Ledge), Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve, Native Village of Nanwalek (aka English Bay), Nunakauyarmiut Tribe (formerly the Native Village of Toksook Bay), Native Village of Nunam Iqua (formerly the Native Village of Sheldon's Point), Orutsararmuit Native Village (aka Bethel), Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands, Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point Village, Saint George Island (See Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands), Saint Paul Island (See Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands), Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak (formerly the Shoonaq' Tribe of Kodiak), Tangirnaq Native Village (formerly Lesnoi Village), Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes, Village of Venetie (See Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government), Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (Arctic Village and Village of Venetie), Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Fort Mojave Indian Tribe (Arizona, California and Nevada), Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation, Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico and Utah), Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona, White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Big Pine Band Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians of California, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, Bishop Pauite Tribe (previously listed as Paiute-Shoshone Indians of the Bishop Community of the Bishop Colony), Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians of the Cahuilla Reservation, Cahto Indian Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria, Campo Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, Capitan Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of California:Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation; Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation, Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Cortina Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians of California, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Fort Bidwell Indian Community of the Fort Bidwell Reservation of California, Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California, Inaja Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewart’s Point Rancheria, La Posta Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation, Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeno Indians, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria, Manzanita Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California, Pauma Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation, Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California, Pinoleville Pomo Nation (formerly the Pinoleville Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California), Pit River Tribe (includes XL Ranch, Big Bend, Likely, Lookout, Montgomery Creek and Roaring Creek Rancherias), Potter Valley Tribe (formerly the Potter Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California), Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California, Redwood Valley or Little River Band of Pomo Indians of the Redwood Valley Rancheria California, Rincon Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Rincon Reservation, Round Valley Indian Tribes, Round Valley Reservation, San Manual Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Maual Reservation, San Pasqual Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of California, Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians (formerly the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Santa Rosa Reservation), Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, Lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel (Previously listed as the Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation), Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation (formerly the Sycuan Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California), Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California, United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California, Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe of the Benton Paiute Reservation, Washoe Tribe (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community and Washoe Ranches) (California and Nevada), Wiyot Tribe (formerly the Table Bluff Reservation-Wiyot Tribe), Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation (Colorado, New Mexico and Utah), Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood and Tampa Reservations), Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (Michigan and Indiana), Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri (Kansas and Nebraska), Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Sault Ste. 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