Native American & Indigenous Communities

CIHCF serves California’s Native community through projects, special events, outreach, and educational programs at Sacramento’s State Indian Museum and supports the California Indian Heritage Center (CIHC) project.

Run by the Kern River Tubatulabal Paiute Countil Council and created by the US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest, Greenhorn District. One role of Nuui Cunni is to preserve Native American culture, history, and traditions. It houses cultural articles primiarly from local tribes – the Shoshone Paiute, Tubatulabal, and Kawaiisu.

A community of indigenous studies activists and scholars who are advancing the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide. Their work includes drafting laws & regulations, mentoring students, digitizing tribal documents, preventing & treating Diabetes Type 2, and consulting with tribal governments. The site includes the Chief George Manuel Memorial Indigenous Library.

The council, founded in 1974, works for the rights and recognition of Indigeous Peoples. To accomplish this work, it participates in international bodies and provides training with Indigenous Peoples, Tribal Nations and Communities. Program areas include defending human rights, food sovereignty, environmental health, and treaties & standard setting. Its News & Updates section includes annual reports.

An organization serving tribal governments and communities, representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. NCAI advocates for tribally driven policy solutions. Policy issues cover the following five areas: Community & Culture; Economic Development & Commerce; Education, Health & Human Services; Land & Natural Resources; Tribal Governance. Publications include annual reports, legal briefings, testimony & speeches.

An organization fostering success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in the STEM fields from their educational attainment to professional careers.

Includes 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in the United States. Leads in the higher education sphere to influence public policy and build programs which impact American Indians and Alaska Natives.

A national nonprofit organization focused on “increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North American and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers” through four programmatic areas: pre-college awareness & retention; college access & success; professional leadership and changes; strategic partnerships and research.

An organization of scholars in the fields of Native American and Indigenous Studies. NAISA holds annual meetings, encourages Indigenous community-driven scholarship, and is responsible for the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) journal.

An organization focused on “preserving Yosemite’s resources and providing enriching visitor experiences in the park”. Engages in a number of projects including those related to Cultural & Historical Preservation. See Bridgeport Indian Colony: Document Tribal History in Yosemite – 2020.

Created to meet health needs prioritized by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes or tribally based organizations. NARCH awards promoted research activities to address health concerns identified by tribal communities. NARCH awards tribes or tribal organizations directly. Also provide opportunities for career enrichment.

A non-profit in British Columbia promoting health, literacy, and wellness. The site offers previews of its projects which include illustrations, posters, videos, and comic books on health and social issues for a young adult audience.

Engages in programming and activities to promote diversity and the representation of Indigenous journalists in mainstream media. Offers scholarships and fellowships for students. Also works for accurate reporting about Indigenous people that does not perpetuate stereotypes. See its BINGO Card.

Its work is focused on advancing Indigenous cultural organizations. In doing so, it offers professional learning opportunities, including online training to tribal cultural practitioners.

Support members in developing and providing quality library services for Native Americans.

A list of tribal college libraries with addresses and contact information. Last updated in 2014.