The Association on American Indian Affairs is the oldest national Native non-profit protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, educating youth, and building capacity.
The Association was formed to change the destructive path of federal policy from assimilation, termination and allotment, to sovereignty, self-determination and self-sufficiency. Throughout our more than 100-year history, the Association has provided national advocacy on watershed issues that support sovereignty and culture, while working at a grassroots level with Native Nations to support the implementation of programs that support Native Peoples and the revitalization of culture.
At the Association, we are dedicated to protecting and uplifting Native Nations and their citizens through our core initiatives: Cultural Sovereignty, Next Generations, and Become an Ally. Our programs are designed to empower Native Peoples by reclaiming and preserving what defines us, while fostering understanding, healing, and allyship. We believe that strengthening cultural connections and advocating for Native sovereignty will create a more equitable and accountable world for all.
The Association acknowledges the 574 federally recognized Native Nations and about 400 other Tribes, 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 all of our diverse Nations.
