ICYMI: The National Congress of American Indians kicked off its executive council winter session in Washington DC with the State of Indian Nations. #SOIN2025.
Opening and Blessing: NCAI Executive Director Larry Wright Jr. and Jack Potter of Redding Rancheria
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Inspiring words for Tribal Nations from current and future leaders. Stand up for sovereignty, clean air and water, respect natural resources, and revitalize indigenous languages and knowledge! #SOIN2025 #NCAI2025
“The proof will be in the pudding”: In Congressional response to State of Indian Nations, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) says Congress needs to hear from Indian Country about policy changes affecting federal funding, education, health care and immigration. Share your stories! #SOIN2025
“We stand firm. We hold our ground”: With photo of his great-great grandmother Leona on screen, National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro (Pechanga) calls on Indian Country to persevere amid massive changes in political landscape. Leona lived to be 115 years. #SOIN2025
“This is all kinds of wrong”: National Congress of American Indians President denounces detention of Native people during immigration raids, adding: “No one is illegal on stolen land” to applause as NCAI opens executive council winter session in Washington DC. #SOIN2025
“Health care priorities will strengthen tribal sovereignty”: In State of Indian Nations, NCAI President Mark Macarro calls on Congress to pass bipartisan bills to elevate Indian Health Service within Department of Health and Human Services & to fully support urban Indian health providers. #SOIN2025
“It’s time to speak up. It’s time to stand up”: National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro (Pechanga) calls on tribal leaders to hold the U.S. government accountable for trust and treaty obligations amid “confusion” and “chaos” in Washington DC. #SOIN2025
“It’s been a tumultuous first few weeks of the new administration”: National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro (Pechanga) says he’s neither “hopeful” nor feeling “despair” as he delivers the 2025 State of Indian Nations in Washington DC. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2025
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National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission Co-Presidents Madison Brown (Seneca) and Angelina Serna (Turtle Mountain/Oneida) are emphasizing Indian education as #SOIN2025 gets underway in Washington DC.
National Congress of American Indians Executive Director Larry Wright Jr (Ponca) opens the State of Indian Nations in Washington DC. #SOIN2025
