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National Museum of the American Indian
One of several Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers, the National Museum of the American Indian has three facilities: the National Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the George Gustav Here Center in New York City, and the Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland. Its locations, exhibitions, collections, research, and events are highlighted, Educational resources include lessons and research data. Online resources and a shopping area are included.
https://americanindian.si.edu/
National Native American Bar Association
The NNABA was organized in 1973 as the American Indian Lawyers Association. It adopted its current name in 1980 after reorganizing and developing a chapter system for state Indian bar associations. Each of its chapters has a vote on the NNABA board of directors, and the national organization represents the interests of all populations indigenous to the lands that are now the United States, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
https://www.nativeamericanbar.org/
National Native American Co-operative
The cooperative offers incentives to American Indian artists representing more than four hundred tribal nations to preserve their traditional and contemporary crafts, culture, and education through Indian culture programs and events. Native American cultural events are listed, and several books are offered for sale, including a Native American Directory and a book on American Indian events in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. Several photos are included.
https://www.usaindianinfo.com/
Carried on more than two hundred radio stations in the United States and Canada, National Native News is a US-based public radio headlines package service owned by the Koranic Broadcast Corporation. It produces and distributes a daily, five-minute segment of news stories related to Native American and Canadian First Nations issues that are used by public radio stations to supplement their locally produced news programming. Segments may be listened to through the site, and contacts are posted.
https://www.nativenews.net/
National Tribal Energy Association
The mission of the NTEA is to promote the responsible and sustainable development of tribal fossil fuel resources while ensuring the protection and preservation of our natural environment and the well-being of its communities. The Association empowers tribes to monetize their resources while maintaining a careful attitude toward environmental, social, and governance factors. Its board is introduced, and an email and contact form are available.
https://ntea-na.org/
National Tribal Telecommunications Association
The NTTA was created to provide a forum for tribally owned companies and those who work in the telecommunications industry to share knowledge and opportunities, discuss the effects of regulation and address issues affecting tribal telecommunications companies and customers on tribal lands. Tribal members and associate members are listed on its website, which includes a member login and information about its advocacy issues and projects. Contacts and an online inquiry form are available.
https://nationaltribaltelecom.org/
Native Alliance Against Violence
Created in 2009, the NAAV serves as the tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalition in Oklahoma, acting within the federally recognized tribes. The non-profit organization is not a direct service provider, but it does serve the tribes and their tribal domestic violence and sexual assault programs. A directory of tribal DVSA programs in Oklahoma is included, with contacts, a brief outline, and links to available websites. A calendar of events, public resources, and a blog are included.
https://oknaav.org/
Created in 2016, Native America Today is made possible through an alliance between "Native American Media" and the former monthly print publication, "News from Indian Country." It publishes current news and journalism, particularly from the perspectives of Native people who have too often been marginalized by traditional stereotypical images. It includes a video gallery depicting contemporary Native cultural events, heritage, and images. Contacts are posted.
https://nativeamericatoday.com/
Published by Wiley-Blackwell in its third edition in August 2022, the book is an introductory survey for courses in Native American history, intended to be useful to students and teachers who want to stay current with developments across Native America. The biography of the author, Michael Leroy Oberg, is provided, along with a list of his books, upcoming appearances, and a chapter-by-chapter study guide on his text, "Native America: A History." An informational blog is also provided.
https://michaelleroyoberg.com/
Native American and Indigenous Studies Association
NAISA is an international membership-based organization of scholars working in Native American and Indigenous studies as broadly defined. It was begun through exploratory meetings hosted by the University of Oklahoma in 2007 and the University of Georgia in 2008 and incorporated in 2009. NAISA publishes the NAIS Journal, which serves as a forum for research, intellectual traditions, and knowledge practices. Conference schedules and contacts are posted on the site.
https://naisa.org/
The website highlights Native American art history, which has developed over thousands of years and consists of several distinctive styles from the distinct cultures of diverse Indian tribes. It includes everything from early cave paintings to contemporary American Indian art. Its informational content is separated into four categories: Native American Culture Facts, Native American Indian Art of the Southwest, Native American Arts, and Native American Art History.
http://www.nativeamericanarthistory.com/
Available by subscription, with options for digital-only or both in print and digital, the magazine is published six times a year, and automatic subscription renewals are available. Past issues may also be available for purchase online, and selected articles from past and current issues may be viewed through the website. Also available is a podcast, a media kit with an editorial calendar, as well as contact information. An online contact form is available for inquiries.
https://www.nativeamericanartmagazine.com/
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Native American Coalition (NAC) builds relationships and partnerships between the Nebraska Extension and Native American communities and organizations. Its programs, members, membership policies, member forms, relationships, educational and outreach programs, a calendar of events, and an introduction to the Native Alumni Association are included, along with informational articles on issues relevant to the Coalition.
https://nativecoalition.unl.edu/
Native American Finance Officers Association
Founded in 1982, NAFOA supports the advancement of independent and culturally vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native communities through its work in advancing tribal economies and strengthening tribal finances. The organization advocates for sound economic and fiscal policy, develops training programs in financial management, improves financial and economic skills, and meets with tribal leaders, professionals, and partners. Membership information is provided.
https://nafoa.org/
Native American Financial Services Association
Based in Washington, D.C., NAFSA is a 501©6 trade association formed to provide better economic opportunities in Indian Country. Many tribes do not benefit from the gaming industry, leaving a need for other tribal development opportunities. All voting members of NAFSA are members of federally recognized tribes, and its board members are tribal leaders. Its board of directors, member tribes, team, and membership policies are set forth, and a calendar of events is included.
https://nativefinance.org/
Native American Heritage Month
November is designated as National American Indian Heritage Month, and the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Exhibits, collections, audio, video, photographs, and other informational resources are featured.
https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
Native American Indian Association of Tennessee
The NAIA is a service agency for American Indians residing in Tennessee. Organized as a private non-profit agency in 1980 to help approve the quality of life for Native American people in Tennessee, the Association sponsors and promotes programs to research subjects related to American Indians and social services and other forms of assistance, including job training. The NAIA also makes referrals to public and private agencies that can assist in these endeavors.
https://naiatn.org/
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
The NAICCO was formed in 1975 to assist in preserving and restoring balance in the lives of Native Americans in Central Ohio through traditional, cultural, educational, family, community, and wellness-driven values and initiatives. The website outlines its formation and history and introduces its leadership. Photographs, videos, a timeline of the organization, and contacts are provided, and NAICCO Cuisine, a Native American-owned and operated food trailer, is highlighted in text and videos.
https://www.naicco.com/
Offering information on several American Indian tribes, the site discusses where each of the included tribes lived, their histories, cultures, how they lived, their jewelry, and famous chiefs, warriors, and other significant people. Tribes are sorted according to geographic areas, such as the Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest Coast, Great Basin, Great Plains, Plateau, and California. As an Amazon affiliate, links to relevant books are also provided, where available.
https://native-american-indian-facts.com/
This is a directory of Native American organizations, which may be found through a search by name, keyword, city, state, or zip code. Listings may also be browsed by state, province, or by type. Listings may include names, descriptions, locations, contacts, social media, and individual websites. Listings may be added for free, although a premium listing is available that adds more views, an ad-free experience, SMS notifications, and 24-hour advance referral notifications.
https://nativeamericanorganizations.com/
Based in Boulder, Colorado, the NARF is a non-profit organization that uses existing laws and treaties to ensure that state and federal governments in the United States live up to their legal obligations, and provides legal representation, and technical assistance to American Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals. Its board of directors, staff, and contacts are published, along with annual reports and financials, its cases, projects, resources, and publications.
https://narf.org/
Offering Native American art and crafts, including Katsina dolls, prehistoric and contemporary pottery, Navajo weavings, paintings by established and new artists, Indian baskets, books and magazines about or featuring American Indians and Native American topics, Indian event posters, and other items, which may be browsed, viewed, and purchased online. Based in Decatur, Georgia, a profile of the business, contacts, and policy information are published on the website.
https://nativeamericantraders.com/
Native American Tribes of the United States
A resource for those wanting more information about Native American tribes in the United States, the website's informational pages can be found through a keyword search or browsing by tribe (subdivided into Arctic tribes, Sub-arctic tribes, state, language, alphabetically, by region, or by confederacy), or by a large number of subjects pertaining to American Indians or American Indian tribes, such as reservations, leaders, historical events, tribal customs, and legends.
https://native-americans.com/
Native Americans in Philanthropy
The Native-led organization seeks to reshape the philanthropic sector by applying Indigenous values, recognizing the resources and strengths of Native American cultures, and emphasizing Indigenous people's responsibilities to support one another. Its Tribal Nations Initiative, climate and conservation projects, and emphasis on private-public partnerships are discussed, along with informational articles, calls for engagement, and other resources, including a job board.
https://nativephilanthropy.org/
The Atlas shares the child passenger safety successes the Native CARS study had with six Northwest tribes. It includes materials the tribes developed and used to increase community child safety seat use, such as downloadable media materials, data collection protocols, suggestions for community engagement, step-by-step plans, strategies, and methods for evaluating outcomes. The history of the project is stated, along with its partners, project team, success stories, and other resources.
https://nativecars.org/
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Providing holistic, culture-based programs and services for Aboriginal children and families, NCFST is a multi-service urban Aboriginal agency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The agency offers a full range of prevention programs, treatment, and healing services, along with early years programs, youth programs, and recreational services to all members of Toronto's urban Aboriginal community. Its summer camps, child and family centres, and scheduled events are noted.
https://nativechild.org/
Published by Tohono O'odham Community Action (TOCA), a Native-run non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy, culturally vital, and sustainable community in the Tohono O'odham Nation in Southern Arizona, the magazine tells the stories of Native farmers and gardeners, fishers, hunters, foragers, and wildcrafters. It also provides recipes and resources for cooking healthy and tasty meals. Advertising and subscription opportunities are defined.
http://www.nativefoodways.org/
Formerly known as the American Indian Graduate Center, Native Forward has been providing scholarships and other resources to Native American students for more than fifty years. Included is information about student programming, a student center, scholarships, and other student programs, services, and resources. The organization's profile is presented, and partnership opportunities, alumni programs, and other ways to get involved are included. Career information and a magazine are included.
https://www.nativeforward.org/
The Native-led non-profit is dedicated to assisting Native nations in strengthening their governance systems and capacity to exercise sovereignty. Its programs include leadership development, tribal governance support, community engagement, and tribal finance. The Center supports grassroots Native organizations, elected tribal leaders, and twenty-three American Indian nations that share geography with Mni Sota, Makoce, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Contacts are posted.
https://nativegov.org/
Before the arrival of Europeans, unique Native tribes lived in roughly eight geographic and cultural regions across the United States, each with its own culture, language, history, stories, and spiritual practices. Europeans brought disease and weaponry that wiped out up to 90% of the Native population. Today, Native Americans suffer challenges to their culture, generational trauma, underrepresentation, health issues, and educational issues. This is a movement to meet these challenges.
https://www.nativehope.org/
Native Knot is a dedicated platform designed to amplify the visibility of Native American businesses, non-profit organizations, and artists. Business owners and organizational leaders are invited to register businesses or non-profits to improve their position in search engine results, display events, and procurements. Memberships are available for non-profit organizations, tribal administrators, tribal artists, and businesses, and basic, advanced, and premium business listings are available.
https://www.nativeknot.com/
Native Languages of the Americas
The non-profit organization is dedicated to the preservation or restoration of Native American languages, particularly through the use of Internet technology. Its resources include an alphabetical list of Native American languages, linguistic family groupings, vocabulary lists, language learning worksheets, a list of Native American cultures, a geographical index of tribes, maps of Native culture areas, a kids' menu, a list of Native American books, and a collection of myths and legends.
http://www.native-languages.org/
Native Nation Events is a nationally recognized conference organizer catering to elected officials, top executives, and decision-makers throughout the Native American industry. It has a track record for educational networking forums across a wide spectrum of industries, including security, healthcare, economic development, casino and hotel development, human resources, and other tribal entities. Events, conferences, sponsorships, and training are highlighted.
https://nativenationevents.org/
Owned by Indian Country Media, Native News Online is an Indigenous-focused news publication founded in 2011, offering national coverage that includes stories about Native American groups rarely reported on elsewhere, along with daily news affecting the lives of Native Americans throughout North America, including sovereignty issues, education, the environment, health, and arts and entertainment. Advertising opportunities are available, and contacts are provided.
https://nativenewsonline.net/
Originally published as the Oklahoma Indian Times, the site was later renamed Native American Times to reflect a broader focus beyond the American Indian tribes in Oklahoma. The site covers news and information on a variety of topics relevant to the Native American community, including job listings, cultural events, business news, life issues, and news from across tribes and American Indian organizations throughout North America. Advertising opportunities are published on the site.
https://nativetimes.com/
The First Nations Tribal Council has offices in Tsawwassen and Nanaimo, British Columbia. NmTC advises and assists its eleven member nations on community planning, economic development, financial management, governance, and technical services. Member governments include the Halalt, Homalco, Klahoose, Malahat, Nanoose, Sliammon, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus, Tsawwassen, Tsleil-Waututh, and T'sou-ke First Nations. Its governance, member services, and initiatives are outlined.
https://www.nautsamawt.org/
New York Federal-State-Tribal Courts and Indian Nations Justice Forum
The Federal-State-Tribal Courts Forum was established to encourage an ongoing colloquium between state, tribal, and federal judiciaries regarding the interaction of state, tribal, and federal court jurisdiction in New York State. The parties included are the Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, St. Regis Mohawk, Seneca, Tonawanda Seneca, Tuscarora, Shinnecock, and Unkechaug Indian Nations, the NY State Unified Court System, and the U.S. Court Resident in New York State.
http://nyfedstatetribalcourtsforum.org/
The quarterly magazine is devoted to the cultures, arts, languages, histories, social justice movements, and stories of California's diverse American Indian people. Founded in 1987 as a bi-monthly magazine, it became a quarterly in 1989. Regular features include a calendar of events, reports on Native events, feature articles on Indian ceremonies, the traditional use of tobacco, and issues relevant to California's Native population. Subscription opportunities are available.
https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/
The Nooksack are a federally recognized American Indian tribe near the Pacific Northwest Coast, in the mainland northwest corner of Washington State, along the Nooksack River near Deming, Washington. The history of the tribe is presented, the tribal council is introduced, and upcoming council elections are announced. Other resources include career opportunities, a calendar of events, news, tribal announcements, administrative contacts, and a map showing the location of its offices.
https://nooksacktribe.org/
North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
NAIAHF recognizes and honors the indigenous sports cultures of twenty-seven indigenous North American nations. Nominations are accepted for individuals or teams in the following categories: athlete, coach, team, builder, media, official, and trainer. The nomination process, eligibility, and contacts are posted, and inductees, provincial nominees, and officials are listed on the site, which includes sponsorship opportunities, banquet schedules, and an overview of the organization.
https://www.naiahf.org/
North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems
The NATIFS addresses the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by reestablishing Native foodways. It imagines a North American food system that generates wealth and improves health in Native communities through food-related enterprises. The NATIFS operates a market in Minneapolis, which is featured here and described as an Indigenous food lab market, with hours and contacts. A calendar of events, press information, and a blog are included.
https://natifs.org/
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Established in 1972 and engaged in multiple areas of Indian health, including legislation, health promotion, disease prevention, data surveillance, and research, the NPAIHB serves forty-three member tribes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The website lists and defines member tribes, their programs and projects, and its Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center. It also publishes its policies, upcoming events, visitor information, career opportunities, and contact data.
https://www.npaihb.org/
The Northwest Treaty Tribes is a collective of twenty treaty tribes in western Washington, represented by the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, which was established in 1974 to support these tribes in exercising their treaty rights. The history and mission of the NWIFC are detailed here, along with the member tribes, whose locations are shown on a map. Other resources include the Northwest Treaty Tribes Magazine, annual reports, videos, news, and a staff directory.
https://nwtreatytribes.org/
Northwest Washington Indian Health Board
The NWWIHB provides public health services and advocates for improvements in health for Native tribes in Northwest Washington. A non-profit corporation, the Board has tribal representatives from the Lummi, Nooksack, Samish, Swinomish, Tulalip, and Upper Skagit tribes. Its services include diabetes, environmental health, Native liaison, and Native connections services, a health disparities grant, and other programs and services, which are featured here. Previous grants are noted.
https://www.indianhealthboard.net/
Made up of Otoe and Missouria peoples, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized tribe in Oklahoma. Both the Otoe and Missouria tribes originated in the Great Lakes region of Wisconsin. They had once been part of a single tribe that included the ancestors of the Ho-Chunk, Winnebago, and Iowa tribes. Today, the tribe is headquartered in Red Rock, Oklahoma. The tribal government, history, culture, department, programs, and services are featured.
https://www.omtribe.org/
Partnership With Native Americans
The non-profit organization focuses on collaborating with reservation partners to provide aid and services for Native Americans with the highest need in the United States, particularly those living on remote, isolated, and impoverished reservations. Scholarships are offered nationwide to eligible Native students, while its service area is concentrated in nine priority states encompassing the Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Navajo, and other high-need reservations. Its services and impact are noted.
http://www.nativepartnership.org/
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia
Formed as a non-profit organization in 2014 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the tribe is comprised of descendants of the Patawomeck Indians, whose traditional homeland was in the Tidewater area of what is now Virginia. The tribe was recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, although it is not federally recognized. The tribe operates a museum and living village and sponsors other events regularly and periodically. Museum schedules and contacts are included.
https://www.patawomeckindiantribeofvirginia.org/
Established in 1947, the Phoenix Indian Center was one of the First American Indian non-profits. Its services include cultural enrichment, workforce development, youth development, and civic engagement, as well as hosting and supporting several events, workshops, and classes throughout the year, which are highlighted here, with schedules and contacts, where necessary. Success stories, press and media data, key personnel, staff, and other contacts are provided.
https://phxindcenter.org/
The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival is a Native American film festival held annually in Richmond, Virginia. Francis Ford Coppola was the founding sponsor. The festival's mission is to promote Native American culture through films, music, and art, providing a platform for films by and about Native people. Films included in past festivals are archived and available for viewing, and sponsorship opportunities, schedules, announcements, and ticket sales are available online.
https://pocahontasreframed.com/
Formerly known as the Port Gamble Indian Community of the Port Gamble Reservation or the Port Gamble Band of S'Klallam Indians, it is a federally recognized tribe of S'Klallam people situated on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State. Traditionally, S'Klallam people speak the S'Klallam language. The Tribe's history and culture are outlined here, along with its tribal council, law and order code, constitution, tribal records and enrollment, and tribal government departments and other entities.
https://pgst.nsn.us/
The Potlatch Fund is a Native-led non-profit organization that provides grants and leadership development to tribal nations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The Fund educates foundations about tribal communities, introduces them to Native non-profits, and holds funder briefings specific to Indian Country. The organization's needs are stated on its website, and they include information on its grants, training programs, and events. Contributions to the Fund may be made online.
https://www.potlatchfund.org/
Online since 1996, the website highlights Native American culture, and publishes interviews, live videos, upcoming events, and other content. Visitors to the site wanting to experience an American Indian pow-wow in the United States or Canada may search the database by date, state, or province. Other resources include informational articles, photographs, videos, and podcasts. Monthly membership offers discounts for site merchandise, and access to its private Facebook group.
https://www.powwows.com/
Quartz Valley Indian Reservation
The Quarts Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California is a federally recognized tribe of Klamath, Karuk, and Shaster Indians in Siskiyou County, California. Its administrative offices, health clinic, and environmental department are highlighted here, with addresses, hours, and contacts. Upcoming events and tribal notices are posted on the site, which include projects or requests for proposals, council information, and job openings.
http://www.qvir.com/
Québec Aboriginal Tourism Corporation
Founded in 1991 as the Société Touristique Innu, and later known as Québec Aboriginal Tourism Corporation until 2010, ITQ is a sectoral tourism association serving as the official representative of the Indigenous tourism industry in Quebec. The website states the ITQ's mission and vision in English and French and offers access to "Origin(e), a digital magazine, which may be downloaded for free. Indigenous nations, regions, and things to do and see are highlighted.
https://indigenousquebec.com/
Formed in 1972, Quintana Galleries is a Native American-owned and operated gallery of First Nations, Native American, Arctic, and Mexican art. It is exclusively online and by appointment, and an email address and telephone number are provided for inquiries. Available art may be viewed through its catalog, which is sorted into several categories for convenient browsing. Consignment information is provided, and private or estate collections are highlighted.
https://quintanagalleries.com/
Made up of descendants of several Algonquian-speaking tribes who merged in the late 17th century, the Rappahannock Tribe was one of six Virginia tribes to gain federal recognition through the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017. In 1607, the Rappahannock were the dominant tribe of the Rappahannock River Valley. The tribe's history, leadership, programs, services, enterprises, job opportunities, issues, and contacts are posted.
https://www.rappahannocktribe.org/
Running Strong for American Indian Youth
Running Strong is a non-profit organization operating under the umbrella of Christian Relief Services Charities. Formed in 1986, it helps to provide for immediate survival needs, such as food, water, and shelter, while implementing and supporting programs designed to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency and self-esteem. Its mission, founding, history, purpose, plans, and programs are highlighted, and press information and contact data are provided.
https://indianyouth.org/
SAGU AIC is a private Christian college in Phoenix, Arizona that educates students from about twenty-five tribes but enrolls students of all ethnicities. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It offers degrees in business, elementary education, early childhood education, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, and church leadership, with on-campus and online degree options. Registration may be completed online.
https://www.aicag.edu/
Published by the Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council since 2004, the Salish Sea Sentinel reports on news and events occurring around the Salish Sea. Its printed publication is delivered to communities around British Columbia and beyond, and an electronic edition, including archived digital issues, is also available. Featured topics include business, culture, opinion, people, environment, and politics. The newspaper also includes a calendar of events, job postings, a legal disclaimer, and contacts.
https://salishseasentinel.ca/
SAY Magazine focuses on the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people, sharing their success stories and stories of resilience, covering a variety of contemporary areas, including business, education, culture, language, law, justice, arts, entertainment, sports, wellness, and grassroots community initiatives. Readers can subscribe to its print or digital editions or find it at select retail outlets in Canada. Sponsors, partners, advertisers, and the Canadian government fund the magazine.
https://saymag.com/
Seattle Urban Native Nonprofits
The SUNN collaborative serves the Seattle-King County area, which includes a blend of tribal cultures, multi-generational families, and individuals. The organization was founded to address the needs of American Indians living in the Seattle urban area, citing a statistic that states that 7 out of 10 Native people live in urban centers. The collaborative provides an introduction to the organization, its challenges, its services, ways in which others may help, and contact data.
https://www.seattleurbannatives.org/
Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium
The SGCETC is a non-profit consortium of tribal nations that elected to use self-governance to deliver programs and services to their citizens and communities. SGCETC provides comments, submits testimony, and makes requests to the Administration and Congress that align with tenants and priorities of self-governance. Its team, advisory committees and councils, a calendar of events, a list of issues, a FAQ, and several informational resources, as well as contacts.
https://www.tribalselfgov.org/
Formed in 2016, with support from a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Seven Directions is a national health institute that focuses solely on Indigenous health and wellness. Headquartered at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, the organization's founding, work, focus, and programs are outlined on its site, along with notices of upcoming conferences and events, technical assistance programs, and communities of practice. Contacts are included.
https://www.indigenousphi.org/
With the goal of spurring consumer support for Indigenous businesses across Canada, 99% of which are small or medium-sized enterprises, Shop First Nations is a guide to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis businesses. A directory of Indigenous businesses is included, sorted by business or product type. Indigenous businesses in Canada are encouraged to add their business, offering free and enhanced listing plans. Further information is provided in an informational blog.
https://shopfirstnations.com/
The business offers a range of services to foster cultural safety and advance reconciliation with indigenous peoples, such as a cultural safety training series that includes land acknowledgment, the Indigenous worldview versus the Western worldview, hidden biases and stereotypes, power and privilege, responsible allyship, and consultation services for businesses wanting to reconcile. Its services, testimonials, and contacts are posted, along with an informational blog.
https://www.skelepreconciliation.com/
The SCO represents thirty-four Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations in southern Manitoba, working towards the advancement and achievement of goals, providing a common front for initiatives, and promoting and assisting member First Nations in providing good government, defending Treaty and Aboriginal rights, and holding federal and provincial governments responsible for fulfilling fiduciary duties and responsibilities. Its programs, educational and economic resources, and career data are provided.
https://scoinc.mb.ca/
Southern Plains Tribal Health Board
The SPTHB serves the forty-four federally recognized American Indian tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, through urban Indian health centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, and Dallas. Its locations, hours, services, and contacts are provided on the site, and its partners, programs, grant information, key Indian health issues, publications, a calendar of events, and career opportunities are posted, and profiles of member tribes are featured, sorted by state on an interactive map.
https://spthb.org/
Incorporated as a non-profit organization, the Southwest Indian Foundation was created to lessen the poverty and unemployment of the Native Americans of the Southwestern United States, particularly members of the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Laguna, Acoma, and Apache tribes. It seeks to meet its objectives through self-help initiatives and charitable donations. Its leadership, farm, cultural center, foundation, and projects are highlighted, and contacts are provided.
https://www.southwestindian.com/
This is a non-profit organization that sponsors American Indian children, elders, and families suffering from dire poverty, advocating for Native People on or off the reservations in Virginia and at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The organization's facilities, programs, and progress updates are featured, along with photographs and contacts. Those wanting to get involved in the organization can do so through its sponsorship program or through financial contributions.
https://www.spirit-rising2.org/
Traditionally, the Spokane Tribe inhabited much of northeastern Washington, and extended their hunting, fishing, and gathering grounds into Idaho and Montana. The current Spokane Indian Reservation is in northeastern Washington State, almost entirely within Stevens County, with a couple of small parcels in Lincoln County. Administrative and departmental contacts, tribal resources, upcoming events, and a history of the tribe and tribal government are included.
https://www.spokanetribe.com/
Operated by the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart and located just outside the city of Chamberlain, South Dakota, St. Joseph's is an American Indian boarding school. Opened in 1927, it is within two hours of three Lakota reservations: the Cheyenne Indian Reservation, the Lower Brule Indian Reservation, and the Crow Creek Indian Reservation. The school operates the Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center. The school has a K-8 school on campus and a high school program.
https://www.stjo.org/
State of California Native American Heritage Commission
Established by the California State Government in 1976, the NAHC is the primary government agency responsible for identifying and cataloging Native American cultural resources. Its commissioners and contacts are provided, along with laws, local ordinances, and codes associated with Native American tribes, tribal consultation requirements, tribal training, educational programs, California Indian history, and other online resources. Contacts are included.
https://nahc.ca.gov/
Affiliated with Tribal College Journal, a non-profit media organization operated by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, TCJ Student is dedicated to showcasing the creative writing and artistic expression of students from tribal colleges and universities. It publishes the winning entries from each year's TCJ Student Writing Contest. Students from Tribal institutions are invited to submit their creative writing, artwork, and opinions on real-life issues. Subscriptions are available.
https://tcjstudent.org/
The online shopping site features Native clothing and accessories, including a selection of stylish and unique pieces celebrating the cultural heritage and traditions of Indigenous peoples, all created by Native designers. Its team is made up of people from several tribes, such as Red Lake Ojibwa, Fond du Lac Chippewa, Native Hawaiian, Kiowa, Choctaw, and others. Based in Osseo, Minnesota, its products are designed and shipped in-house. Wholesale orders are also available.
https://www.thentvs.com/
This Day in North American Indian History
Begun in 1996, the website by Phil Konstantin features hundreds of pages and thousands of photographs, many related to American Indians, although he has included other content over the years as well, but the American Indian content is accessible through a menu, and includes links to other American Indian content. Significant dates in American Indian history are sorted by month. Books written or contributed to by Mr. Konstantin are featured on the index page.
http://www.americanindian.net/
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Founded as the National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation in 2000, the TPF was rebranded in 2015 when the First Peoples Wellness Circle joined the organization. A member of the Wharerātā Group, the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a culturally centered voice on First Nations' mental wellness, substance use, and addictions in Canada, supporting an integrated and wholistic approach to healing and wellness. Its work, training, wellness supports, and contacts are posted.
https://thunderbirdpf.org/
Triangle Native American Society
TNAS was founded in 1984 to assist and support Native Americans in the Triangle and surrounding areas. In 1985, it was incorporated as a non-profit tax-exempt organization. The organization is the official governing body for the Native American population in the Triangle area, as recognized by the State of North Carolina and the North Carolina Commission on Indian Affairs. Its services, issues, voting information, and contacts are posted on the site.
https://www.trianglenative.org/
Established in 1989, the TCJ is a non-profit media organization operated through the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. The quarterly magazine, website, and e-newsletters address American Indian and Alaska Native higher education and serve as a forum for tribal college administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Readers may subscribe through the site, which includes a job board, a map showing the location of tribal colleges and universities, and the current issue.
https://tribalcollegejournal.org/
TPC published its first title in 1996, "Touching Home: Stories, Essays, and Poems by Tribal College Students," and published "Native Language Revitalization at Tribal Colleges and Universities: Overviews, Perspectives, and Profiles," and "American Indian Tribal Governance: A Critical Perspective" in 2023. TCP serves as the academic press for tribal colleges and universities in the United States, publishing books written by tribal college faculty, students, and leaders.
https://tribalcollegepress.org/
Formed in 2023, the Tribal Leadership Council is a board-governed, not-for-profit business that supports tribal leaders and executives with continuing education and provides tools to better their organizations, its primary focus being to empower leadership and promote economic growth and prosperity for tribal communities. Biographical data for the members of its board of directors, mission and purpose, a calendar of programs and events, and other resources are presented on the website.
https://triballeadershipcouncil.com/
Tribal Libraries, Museums, Archives of United States
A project of Emerging Leaders Team B and the American Indian Library Association (AILA), this is a web-based directory of tribal libraries, archives, and museums. It includes the names, contact information, locations, and tribes and communities served by each institution. The directory may also be viewed through an interactive map of North America showing the general locations of libraries and institutions on tribal lands. Relevant institutions not included may be submitted.
https://triballibraries.wordpress.com/
Representing all historical Indigenous Nations across the Western Hemisphere using traditional tribal names, the company focuses on making tribal maps available and also promotes authentic Native-perspective books and other materials in an effort to raise awareness and representation of the Indigenous peoples of this region of the world. Available maps, curriculum kits, flags, books, postcards, posters, puzzles, apparel, and other products may be purchased online.
https://www.tribalnationsmaps.com/
This web-based mapping tool, funded by the Office for Victims of Crime of the United States Department of Justice, was created by the National Center for Victims of Crime, the National Congress of American Indians, the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and the SrongHearts Native Helpline. It lists all services available for American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of crime and abuse and identifies gaps in victim services so that they can be addressed. An interactive map is available.
https://tribalresourcetool.org/
Funded by a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevents, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, the Resource Center seeks to change the narrative and future for American Indian and Alaska Native youth, deemed to be the single most-at-risk population in the country. Its programs and services, support services for tribes, funding opportunities, and opportunities for connections and learning are set forth, along with a resource library.
https://www.tribalyouth.org/
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill American Indian Center was established in 2006 to connect University faculty, students, and staff to Native Americans and communities in North Carolina and abroad, offering research and resources for class projects and student support. Its initiatives, staff, and contacts are noted, along with alumni, friends, partnership organizations, campus partners, educator and student resources, and a calendar of events.
https://americanindiancenter.unc.edu/
United South and Eastern Tribes
Established in 1969, the USET is a non-profit, inter-tribal organization serving thirty-three federally recognized tribal nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. The organization works to enhance the development of tribal nations, improve the capabilities of tribal governments, and improve the quality of life for Indian people through technical and supportive programs and services. Career information and contacts are posted.
https://www.usetinc.org/
United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Reestablished by the U.S. Senate in 1977, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs was made permanent in 1984 and given the jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate difficulties. Its issues include Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Hearings, press, and library data is included.
https://www.indian.senate.gov/
UTBB is a tribal consortium that protects the traditional Yup'ik, Dena'ina, and Alutiiq ways of life in Southwest Alaska that depend on the Bristol Bay Watershed and its resources. The organization represents fifteen federally recognized tribes that comprise more than 80% of the Bristol Bay population. Its work involves advocacy, legal efforts, and community connections to safeguard these resources. An online shopping area and contact page are included.
https://www.utbb.org/
Formed in 1982, UCUT is a collaboration of five Northwest tribes, including the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and the Spokane Tribe of Indians, to manage and influence nearly 2 million acres of reservation land, influencing at least 14 million acres of aboriginal territories, 500 miles of waterways, 40 interior lakes, and 30 dams and reservoirs. Its projects and contacts are posted.
https://ucut.org/
A division of the Seattle Indian Health Board, the UIHI is a Public Health Authority and one of twelve Tribal Epidemiology Centers in the United States. It is the only one serving urban Indian organizations nationwide. The UIHI conducts research and evaluation, collects and analyzes data, and provides disease surveillance to strengthen the health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Its projects, resources, history, leadership, internship programs, and contacts are posted.
https://www.uihi.org/
The UNC was created to preserve and represent the culture and heritage of Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations people, provide education, advocacy, and support on contemporary Indigenous issues, and cultivate knowledge about Native American history in local and regional communities. The UNC serves the interests of Indigenous peoples throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its location, events, programs, partners, and resources are featured, and an online contact form is included.
https://urbannativecollective.org/
Walpole Island is an island and a First Nation reserve in southwestern Ontario, Canada, on the border between Ontario and Michigan. Situated in the mouth of the St. Clair River on Lake St. Clair, it is unceded territory, and inhabited by Ojibwa, Potawatomi, and Ottawa peoples of the Walpole Island First Nation, who call it Bkejwanong. The reserve also includes Squirrel Island, St. Anne Island, Potawatomi Island, and Seaway Island, except for a small U.S. portion.
https://www.walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/
The State of Washington is home to twenty-nine federally recognized American Indian tribes, each with its own tribal government. Featured is an interactive map showing the locations of the American Indian tribes in Washington, with a profile of each and links to the tribal website when available. Tribes may also be browsed. Other resources include information on community investments, preserving culture, and downloadable PDF informational documents. Contacts are included.
https://www.washingtontribes.org/
We R Native is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth. It provides content and stories about the topics that matter most to them and promotes holistic health and positive growth in Native communities. Articles regarding historical issues affecting Native people, including elder teachings. Other resources include suggestions and discussions on living a healthy life, bullying, coming of age, and so on. The program's We R Native Ambassadors program is introduced.
https://www.wernative.org/
The Westbank First Nation is a self-governing First Nations band in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada, and one of eight comprising the Okanagan Nation Alliance of Syilx people. Once part of the Okanagan Indian Band, they were separated to become an independent band in 1963. An overview of its governmental structure, laws, grants, and taxes is set forth, along with its programs and services, meeting minutes, agendas, and a retail directory.
https://www.wfn.ca/
Formed in 2022, WNV is a domestic Montana non-profit corporation and social welfare non-profit that nurtures and empowers new Native leaders and impacts policies affecting Native Americans through community organizing, education, leadership, and advocacy. The organization is engaged on all seven Montana Indian reservations and in major Montana urban centers since approximately half of Montana's Native population lives off the reservation. Its programs and job opportunities are featured.
https://westernnativevoice.org/
Published in 1967, Whispering Wind Magazine publishes six (bi-monthly) editions per year on Native American topics, available by subscription, although articles from the magazine (text-only) are available electronically through links that are provided here. Back issues may also be ordered through a third-party site. Subscriptions or renewals may be made through the site, which includes selected reader comments, advertising and contact information, and a list of media partners.
https://www.whisperingwind.com/
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
Previously named Wikwemkoong, the Wiikwemkoong First Nation is on a large peninsula on the eastern end of Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. It is an unceded indigenous reserve, which means that it has no relinquished title to its land to the government by treaty or otherwise. The Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi peoples of the Council of Three Fires occupy the reserve. Its history, claims, language, administrative contacts, and community services are highlighted, and contacts are posted.
https://www.wiikwemkoong.ca/
This collection of resources is intended to provide educators and pre-service teachers with accurate and authentic educational materials for teaching about the American Indian Nations of Wisconsin, assisting educators in the fulfillment of the statutory requirement that all school districts provide information about the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Indian nations in Wisconsin. Tribal lands are shown on a map, and place-based education is featured.
https://wisconsinfirstnations.org/
Also known as the Huichol, the Wixárika are indigenous people of Mexico and the United States living in the Sierra Madre Occidental range in the Mexican states of Nayarit, Jalisco, Zacatecas, and Durango and the U.S. states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Tribe traditions include the use of peyote, a cactus that possesses hallucinogenic effects. The Research Center is a non-profit that promotes public awareness of Wixárika culture through an archive of its arts and culture.
https://www.wixarika.org/
The shopping area for Whispering Wind Magazine handles subscriptions, subscription renewals, and back issue requests for the magazine, as well as other publications from the magazine, such as Whispering Wind Craft Annuals, DVD selections, clothing patterns, music CDs and books on music, art prints, Christmas cards by Native artists, and books on Native American related topics, such as tribal histories, myths, legends, religion, healing, and related subjects.
https://writtenheritagebooks.com/
Based in the Faculty of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University, the Yellowhead Institute is an Indigenous-led research center focusing on Indigenous self-determination, land rights, and governance issues. The Institute produces research, policy analysis, and reports to advocate for Indigenous rights and sovereignty and contributes to broader discussions about reconciliation, justice, and equity for Indigenous people. Contacts and media information are posted.
https://yellowheadinstitute.org/
The YTC provides health and social development, education, employment and training, justice, technical, and housing services to member nations, which include the Cote First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Keeseekoose First Nation, The Key First Nation, Ocean Man First Nation, and Zagime Anishinabek, each of which is featured here, with an overview of its services, programs, events, staff, career opportunities, address, phone, email, and online contact form.
https://yorktontribalcouncil.ca/
With guidance from Elders, the Yukon First Nation Leadership, and citizens, YNLC works to adhere to and achieve the strategic objectives and actions of its strategic plan, which is intended for language revitalization through training, capacity building, technical expertise, advocacy, and serving as a central repository for language resources, including Gwich'in, Hän, Kaska, Northern Tutchone, Southern Tutchone, Tagish, Tlingit, and Upper Tanana. Language training and classes are highlighted.
https://ynlc.ca/
