LibGuides: American Indian Studies: Agencies

Agencies

American Indian Policy Institute
AIPI is a think-tank with a primary focus on public policy analysis and research. Areas of study include telecommunications, communications, broadband, digital inclusion, technology for language retention, and technology as the backbone for community and economic development, and communications technology.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
The U.S. Department of the Interior's liaison to Native Americans.
First Nations Development Institute
Working to restore Native control and culturally-compatible stewardship of Native assets and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of Native communities.
National Congress of American Indians
The NCAI was founded in 1944 in response to termination and assimilation policies that the United States forced upon the tribal governments in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereigns. The National Congress of American Indians works to inform the public and Congress on the governmental rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Native American Rights Fund
Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is the oldest and largest nonprofit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development
Dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Native peoples throughout the Americas. Offers an integrated program of advocacy, small grants, training and technical assistance, media experience and fiscal management.
United South and Eastern Tribes
A non-profit, inter-tribal organization that collectively represents its member Tribes at the regional and national level. Affiliates include twenty four federally recognized Tribes from Maine, to Florida, to Texas.