NCAI Faces Controversial Constitutional Amendments to Remove State Recognized Tribes
One of the most controversial and devisive issues facing the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in years will be voted on this week at the largest Native American national organization’s 80th Annual Convention and Marketplace convening at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center meeting in New Orleans. Members will vote on Thursday on two separate constitutional amendments that will restrict voting rights to those from federally recognized tribes versus state recognized tribes. One amendment will limit NCAI membership to federally recognized tribes, and only citizens of federa...
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