Organizations - ABC Directory

Policy, research, grantmaking, and lending institution. Working to help mobilize the capacity of Native Americans for controlling their own economic assets.
http://www.firstnations.org/

Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness

Based in Boston, Massachusetts. Educational and social services. Comprehensive list of northeastern tribes and organizations. Newsletter and links.
http://www.mcnaa.org/

California Nations Indian Gaming Association

Organization governing Indian casinos in California.
http://www.cniga.com/

United National Indian Tribal Youth

National network promoting personal development, citizenship and leadership; headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Program and event information, staff roster, links.
http://www.unityinc.org/

American Indian Program Council

The AIPC is dedicated to increasing the recruitment, retention & visibility of American Indians in the Federal workforce. Includes job announcements, links to agencies and some non-federal sites, student opportunities, reports on training and items of
http://www.aipc.osmre.gov/

National Indian Child Welfare Association

The National Indian Child Welfare Association provides publications, training and information concerning the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.
http://www.nicwa.org/

American Indian Heritage Foundation

Relief, motivation, and resources for Native Americans. Programs, tribal directory, activism, indigenous literature. Fundraiser support and donations welcome.
http://www.indians.org/

Echota Deer Clan

Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Deer Clan website.
http://echotadeerclan.homestead.com/

National American Indian Court Judges Association

A national voluntary association of tribal court judges. The mission of the association, as a national representative membership organization, is to strengthen and enhance tribal justice systems.
http://www.naicja.org/

Indian Arts and Crafts Association

A not-for-profit organization established to support the ethical promotion and protection of authentic Native American art and culture.
http://www.iaca.com/

Native American Preservation Association of Georgia, Inc.

A nonprofit educational organization that preserves and promotes Native American culture, art and crafts through printed material and special events.
http://members.tripod.com/napaofga/

National Indian Justice Center

The National Indian Justice Center (NIJC) provides training and technical assistance to tribal court personnel, law enforcement, government officials, tribal social services/victim assistance providers and tribal gaming commissioners.
http://nijc.indian.com/

Arizona Native American Republican Committee

Provides fair and accurate information to reservation and urban communities and our elected officials on the Republican agenda, canidates, native issues, and culture.
http://www.geocities.com/nativerepublican/

National Congress of Indians

The National Congress of Indians provides national leadership on issues facing tribal communities throughout the United States. Services include legislative alerts and lobbying.
http://www.ncai.org/

Four Winds Foundation International

International indigenous/multicultural foundation dedicated to cultural preservation and sustainability.
http://www.fourwinds.shoalhaven.net.au/

Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network

Provides leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV or AIDS.
http://www.caan.ca/

National Indian Health Board

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB)is a nonprofit organization representing tribal governments that advocates for improvements in health care for Indian communities.
http://www.nihb.org/

National Indian Education Association

The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is the largest and oldest Indian education organization in the nation and advocates for Indian control of Indian education.
http://www.niea.org/

National Indian Gaming Association

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) is a nonprofit organization of 168 Indian Nations engaged in tribal gaming enterprises.
http://www.indiangaming.org/

United Native America

Working toward a Federal holiday for Native Americans; also racial exclusion in the arts, media, and athletics. Petition, press releases, membership information, links. Opening animation and cursor trails.
http://www.UnitedNativeAmerica.com/

Nuniwarmiut Piciryarata Tamaryalkuti [NPT] (Nunivak Cultural Programs)

Non-profit cultural heritage office of the Cup'ig Eskimo village of Mekoryuk, Nunivak Island, Alaska.
http://www.nunivak.org/

Circles of Care Evaluation Technical Assistance Center

We provide technical assistance to Native American grantees who are establishing a system of care for SED children.
http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/coc/

Worldwide Friends

Native American and First Nation inmates looking for a pen-pal. Also support for indigenous projects. English with some German.
http://www.worldwidefriends.org/

DreamCatchers Incorporated

DreamCatchers is a non-profit, charitable organization fostering the creation of Native American feature films, documentaries and other events to promote cross cultural communications.
http://www.dreamcatchers.org/

Tanasi Máterá Indigenous Circle

Protecting and preserving burial and otherwise sacred sites in Tennessee.
http://www.nativenashville.com/tanasimatera/

The East Tennessee Indian League

A non-profit, non-political, educational organization to promote the culture of Native Americans. We are also the host of the Knoxville, TN powwow.
http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/etil/welcome.html

Native American Educational Association (NAEA) of Tennessee

Strives to educate others about Native American Indian culture and history. Objectives, mission, and contact information.
http://members.aol.com/naeaoftn/myhomepage/

Gedakina

Non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the cultural knowledge and identity of Eastern First Nations People and to preserving their traditional homeland and Sacred Places.
http://www.gedakina.org

National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation

Information and resources on the prevention & intervention of addictions, alcohol, drug and solvent abuse, for First Nations and Inuit Communities.
http://www.nnapf.org

Three Hoops

Promoting Native American nonprofits, businesses, and tribal nations. Information, roundtable, and links on research and grant opportunities, American Indian philanthropy, and commercial visibility.
http://www.threehoops.com

Running Strong for American Indian Youth

Helps Indians meet their immediate survival needs while implementing and supporting programs that create opportunities for self-sufficiency and self-esteem, particularly for tribal youth.
http://www.indianyouth.org/

Native American Circle, Ltd.

Non-profit, victim advocacy organization available to tribes operating batterer intervention and victim services programs to aid survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking crimes.
http://www.nativeamericancircle.org

Native American Cultural Society

Non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote understanding, acceptance and practice of Native American culture.
http://www.nacs-athens.com/index.html

First People's Fund

Founded in 1995, First People's Fund is committed to supporting the creative work of American Indian artists.
http://www.firstpeoplesfund.org

Social Development Resource Centre

The SDRC provides training, health, career, government, and social development information for First Nations Bands across the Province of BC.
http://www.resourcecentre.org

M'Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre

Dedicated to building a strong united community through Aboriginal programs and events where all are welcome.
http://www.nativecentre.ca

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society

The Centre was created to meet the needs of the Native people in the City of Kelowna and surrounding area.
http://www.kfs.bc.ca

Aboriginal Peoples' Commission

The Liberal Party Commission responsible for promoting the interests of Native Canadians, and for encouraging the participation of Aboriginals in public life.
http://www.liberal.ca/commissions/apc/welcome/

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Umbrella association for many Aboriginal Friendship Centres throughout British Columbia. Mandate is to aid Urban Aboriginals by offering a wide variety of programs.
http://www.bcaafc.com/

Manitoba Indian Cultural Education Centre

A provincial, not-for-profit charitable educational entity for promoting awareness and understanding of First Nations culture within Manitoba.
http://www.schoolnet.ca/aboriginal/micec/index-e.html

Tohono O'odham Community Action

Non-profit organization dedicated to creating cultural revitalization and sustainable community development on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
http://www.tocaonline.org

Winds that Whisper

Providing Indian news, information, and youth programs.
http://www.windsthatwhisper.com

ANA Eastern Region

Provides technical assistance and training to tribes and villages submitting grants to the U.S. Administration.
http://www.anaeastern.org/

Honor Our Neighbors' Origins and Rights (HONOR)

HONOR's Native American Support and Resource Information Center grew out of desire that Native Americans be treated with respect and "Honor" in terms of United States law, treaties, the courts and the constitution.
http://www.honoradvocacy.org/

Native Movement

Non-profit indigenous organization based in Alaska, dedicated to grassroots awareness, action, and advocacy.
http://www.nativemovement.org/

Spirit Of A Child Foundation

Non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supplying educational, winter and holiday goods to reservation children in Minnesota and the upper midwest.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/childspirit

Ne-Do-Ba

Nonprofit organization established to explore the history and culture of the indigenous people of Maine.
http://www.avcnet.org/ne-do-ba/

Friends of Wissatinnewag

Non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and re-vitalization of this sacred Native American site.
http://www.friendsofwissatinnewag.org

Southern Plains Indian Housing Association

Offering housing advice and assistance for Oklahoma Indian tribes and authorities.
http://www.spiha.com/

Trail of Tears Association

Non-profit organization promoting awareness of the forced removal of 1838-1839. History, photographs, and trail maps.
http://www.nationaltota.org/

Peace Brigades International, North America Project

Project to provide human rights observers for Native American communities. Site includes reports of activities and links to country groups. Project ran from 1992 to 1999.
http://www.peacebrigades.org/nap.html

Aboriginal Student Association (ASA)

Canadian organization for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit university students. With news, workshops, community notices, membership information, and resources.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~asa/

Shki Mawtch

First Nations organization providing resources and curriculum assistance to support native education.
http://www.thenewpath.ca/

National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Working to improve Aboriginal health from an Aboriginal worldview arising from community-based interests.
http://www.naho.ca

The World in Our Hands

Swedish foundation for the support of indigenous cultures, specifically indigenous North American cultures. Information about the group and its projects, calendar of events, and links to native resources.
http://www.world-foundation.nu/english.htm

The Cultural Conservancy

A Native American non-profit organization working to preserve traditional cultures, empowering the application of traditional beliefs and practices on ancestral lands.
http://www.nativeland.org

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