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Cultural Sovereignty

Next Generation

Becoming an Ally

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​Our Cultural Sovereignty program has two pathways: one includes efforts that support repatriation – or the return of those things that make us who we are as Native Peoples, and includes our annual repatriation conference; and our Protect the Sacred initiative works to protect Sacred Places, our ecosystems and relationships therein.
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​Without strong and resilient youth and families, we cannot fulfill our mission. Our Next Generation Program includes Native youth summer camp grants, graduate and undergraduate scholarships, the Indian Child Welfare Act and investigations into wrongful adoption practices. In addition, we focus our scholarships, summer camps, internships and fellowships to support the development of Native youth into future leaders.
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​Whether you are a Native person or not, we all must learn to find common ground, obtain the facts about issues important to Indian Country, and work together for the best outcomes that support a world where diverse Native cultures and values are lived, protected and respected. Becoming an Ally is our program centered on public education to make a better world for all of us.

Join the #EverythingBack Movement

We are empowered and guided by the concept of #EverythingBack as an intentional movement towards reconciliation, reparation, return – healing and making whole – of everything that was stolen, taken, and looted without free, prior, and informed consent.

​#EverythingBack is about shared values for the environment, diversity, family and community. 
#EverythingBack is a call to action to Indian Country, our allies, and supporters to stand united and demand that the very things that make us who we are as human beings and autonomous sovereign Nations, are returned. This movement is for the healing of Native Nations and their citizens, as well as a healing for all of us as we take accountability in our roles to take care of the Earth, and one another. 

Join the #EverythingBack Movement by using the hashtags on social media while centering Native voices on these issues!​ 
Tweet #EverythingBack
Tweet #SovereigntyBack
Tweet #SacreditemsBack
Tweet #AncestorsBack
Tweet #CeremonyBack
Tweet #LanguageBack
Tweet #ChildrenBack
Tweet #CultureBack
Tweet #LandBack
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​The Association acknowledges the 574 federally recognized Native Nations and about 400 other Native Nations, Bands and Communities that have not been acknowledged by the U.S. Department of the Interior – and that every step we take on this Turtle Island is the land and mother of those Native Nations.

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Clarksville, MD 21029

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​The Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
publicly supported organization.
​We do not take federal grants.

The Association is governed by an all-Native
Board of Directors and leadership team. 

The Association is an accredited charity and meets all 20 standards of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. 
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The Association has achieved the highest rating - PLATINUM - from GuideStar, now known as Candid​

100 Years of Advocacy


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The Association is celebrating its 100th year of service in Indian Country. We have changed the course of federal Indian law and policy away from termination and genocide towards sovereignty, self-determination and healing. Help us move forward even stronger into our next 100 years!

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