🪶 August is Make a Will Month! 🪶 Making a will is a powerful way to protect your loved ones and leave a lasting impact. This month, consider including the Association in your will. Your legacy gift can help us continue our vital work in supporting Native Nations. 💛 🔗 https://bit.ly/3yl9csY #MakeAWIllMonth #LegacyGift
Association on American Indian Affairs
Non-profit Organizations
Protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, educating youth and building capacity since 1922.
About us
The Association on American Indian Affairs is the oldest non-profit serving Native Country protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, educating youth and building capacity. The Association was formed in 1922 to change the destructive path of federal policy from assimilation, termination and allotment, to sovereignty, self-determination and self-sufficiency. Throughout its more than 100-year history, the Association has provided national advocacy on watershed issues that support sovereignty and culture, while working on the ground at a grassroots level with Native Nations to support the implementation of programs that affect lives on the ground. Over the years the Association has played an integral part in drafting a number of significant laws that have changed the course of federal Indian law and policy, including the Indian Reorganization Act, Indian Child Welfare Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act and the Tribal Governmental Tax Status Act. We have established organizations like the Medicine Wheel Coalition for the Protection of Sacred Sites and negotiated landmark agreements to protect sacred lands such as the Bighorn Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain in Wyoming. We have awarded scholarships to Native American college and graduate students from both federally recognized and non-federally recognized tribes and support Native youth summer camps. The Association is governed by an all-Native American Board of Directors from across the country. The vision of the Association is to create a world where diverse Native American cultures and values are lived, protected and respected.
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http://www.indian-affairs.org
External link for Association on American Indian Affairs
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Turtle Island
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1922
- Specialties
- International Repatriation Project, Indian Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Repatriation, Sacred Site Protection, Litigation and Advocacy Support, NAGPRA, ICWA, Language, Federal Acknowledgment, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Sovereignty, Native Scholarships, and Native Youth Summer Camps
Locations
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Primary
Turtle Island, US
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6030 Daybreak Circle
Suite A150-217
Clarksville, Maryland 21029, US
Employees at Association on American Indian Affairs
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Kim Mettler
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Julie Hamilton
Operations Associate for Association on American Indian Affairs
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Shannon O'Loughlin
Association on American Indian Affairs - the oldest non-profit serving Indian Country since 1922.
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Amy Shakespeare
International Repatriation Specialist, Founder of Routes to Return, and AHRC-Funded PhD Researcher
Updates
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"I have been reading about the horrible treatment of children in boarding schools set up by the Catholic Church and then the government to try to indoctrinate them into white culture. I believe it is important for Indigenous Peoples to maintain their cultural heritage and have all the rights and privileges of all Americans." The history of boarding schools is a painful chapter that continues to impact Native Peoples today. At the Association, we are committed to preserving and protecting diverse Native cultures, rights, and sovereignty. Join us in our mission to support Native Nations and advocate for justice. Become a member today and help make a difference: https://lnkd.in/dPAcWAWT #NativeRights #ChildrenBack
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🎟️ Tickets are now on sale! 🎟️ Distant Thunder, a New American Musical, is about a child taken from his Blackfeet Tribe and his return as a young attorney with an opportunity that unwittingly sets off a firestorm. Tickets and more info:
Main - Distant Thunder
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ICYMI: On the latest episode of Red Hoop Talk, we sat down with Carly Harvey, D.C.’s Queen of the Blues! She shared her journey as an Afro-Indigenous artist and gave us a taste of her unique "Native Scat," blending Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Indigenous styles. 🎵✨ Don’t miss this incredible conversation and her new album, Kamama! 🦋 🔗Album at CarlyHarvey.com Listen to podcast on Spotify, Amazon/Audible or Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube. #ICYMI #CloseToCulture #BluesMusic #IndigenousArtists #NativeScat #Kamama
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This Labor Day, we honor the vital contributions of Native workers who have always been at the heart of their Nations, supporting families, traditions, and cultures. Native workers’ strength, resilience, and dedication have been essential in shaping our world. Today, we recognize the labor and sacrifices of Native workers, past and present, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting their rights. Happy Labor Day! ✊🏽 #LaborDay #NativeWorkers
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ATTN: Natives! We need more of YOU representing us in local, state and national governments. Issues like mental health, Elder care, gender-based violence and violence against children are Native human rights issues, that we all care about. When Natives represent us in government, we are seen and heard. You have the power to create the change needed to protect our future generations! #NativeVote #VotingRights
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Help us welcome our new Cultural Sovereignty Director, Reggie Tupponce! We are so excited to have him join our team! Visit our website to learn more about Reggie. #Native #Indigenous #NewHire
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🌟 Support Indigenous Rising Roller Derby! 🌟 Indigenous Rising Roller Derby (IRRD) is powered by the community through donations and sponsorships. They are gearing up for Skate Wars, other exciting tournaments, training camps, and their big return to the Roller Derby World Cup in Austria in July 2025! Did you know? Tournament fees can exceed $500 USD per event. Next month, IRRD skaters and volunteers will collectively travel 32,000 miles one-way to compete at Skate Wars! Every skater and volunteer pays their own way to compete. IRRD offers small travel stipends (~$100), but these barely scratch the surface of the costs involved. Want to make a difference? Consider donating to support their journey and check out individual fundraisers by their skaters and volunteers! 🙌 Every contribution helps us roll forward. Thank you for your support! 💙 https://lnkd.in/gBzunsgU #SupportIndigenousSports #RollerDerby #IndigenousRising
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎶 On this episode of Red Hoop Talk, we welcomed Carly Harvey, D.C.’s Queen of the Blues! She shared her unique blend of Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Indigenous American styles with her innovative "Native Scat." 🎵✨ Listen now on Spotify, Amazon/Audible or Apple Podcasts to explore the rich history of modern music through Carly’s Afro-Indigenous lens and her latest album, Kamama! 🦋 #RedHoopTalk #BluesMusic #IndigenousArtists #NativeScat #Kamama
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By purchasing one of our #CloseToCulture Red Hoop Talk shirts, you support Native voices and stories! Show your commitment to diverse Native cultures and values and order one today TODAY! #NativeVoices
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