The National Congress of American Indians is about to kick off its 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow along! #NCAIAnnual19 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/xjAE7q0qip
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Presentation of the colors by Native veterans at the opening of the National Congress of American Indians 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #NCAIAnnual19 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/y2e8OmUUU3
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Opening prayer in the Tewa language by Joe Garcia, head councilman from Ohkay Owingeh, at National Congress of American Indians 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #NCAIAnnual19 pic.twitter.com/6vqSo8EQXV
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Ron Solimon (Laguna Pueblo), chair of the Commission on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs for the city of Albuquerque, is here to help welcome the National Congress of American Indians 76th annual convention to New Mexico’s largest city. #NCAIAnnual19 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/G3Xga3sUvn
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Mayor Tim Keller welcomes the National Congress of American Indians to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He says he understands tribal sovereignty. “You get to choose your own path,” @MayorKeller says @NCAI1944 76th annual convention. #NCAIAnnual19 pic.twitter.com/R3EZ0U0rYR
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“Let’s acknowledge that we stand in Pueblo land,” Lynn Trujillo (Sandia Pueblo), Secretary of Indian Affairs for state of New Mexico, tells National Congress of American Indians on opening day of 76th annual convention in Albuquerque. #NCAIAnnual19 @NewMexicoIAD @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/VIze00HWXD
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Eagle dance by the Southern Slam Dancers from Zia Pueblo at the National Congress of American Indians 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #NCAIAnnual19 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/1KaRed3ipa
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“I address you today with mixed emotions,” National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel says at 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is paying tribute to Juanita Ahtone, Kiowa, who passed away last week at the age of 91. @NCAI1944 #NCAIAnnual19 pic.twitter.com/BRVqz3Z361
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Juanita Ahtone was "guiding light" and "driving force" for National Congress of American Indians for 50 years, President Jefferson Keel says at 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico: "Juanita meant everything to NCAI and did virtually everything for NCAI." @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/GnJplsvFEj
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"Juanita will be sorely missed. Indian Country is stronger today because of her decades of selfless service," National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel says at 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Juanita Ahtone was 91 years old when she passed. pic.twitter.com/a8iS6egkms
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“As you may know I’ve decided not to run for another term as NCAI’s president. I don’t have any regrets. I am anxious to transition into taking it easy,” National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel says at 76th annual in Albuquerque, NM. #NCAIAnnual19 pic.twitter.com/A1clmQYCUh
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Standing ovation for Jefferson Keel (Chickasaw Nation) as he concludes his last address as president of the National Congress of American Indians on the opening day of NCAI’s 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #NCAIAnnual19 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/XOoZphcwkH
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Presentation of eagle feather from Jackie Pata (Tlingit-Haida), former executive director of National Congress of American Indians, to outgoing President Jefferson Keel at 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #NCAIAnnual19 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/RmDOOhUl8f
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Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney (Inupiat) is addressing the National Congress of American Indians 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’s first Alaska Native and only second woman to hold job. @NCAI1944 @ASIndianAffairs @USIndianAffairs pic.twitter.com/M7h0AESfme
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At National Congress of American Indians 76th annual convention, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney announces federal approval of off-reservation casino for Tule River Tribe. Approval from California is needed before tribe can move existing casino to new site. pic.twitter.com/7kTz6eOOQa
— indianz.com (@indianz) October 21, 2019
In response to Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais of Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney vows to take concerns about Donald Trump’s repeated use of “Pocahontas” to the White House. Will he stop? @NCAI1944 @USIndianAffairs @ASIndianAffairs pic.twitter.com/PQNZPj8iAL
— indianz.com (@indianz) October 21, 2019
The Cherokee Nation is well represented at the National Congress of American Indians. Here’s Keith Harper, the first tribal citizen to serve as US Ambassador, and Kim Teehee, the Cherokee Nation’s first delegate to US Congress. @AmbHarper @CherokeeNation @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/MrIcLcLoYf
— indianz.com (@indianz) October 21, 2019
The adorable 3 and 4 year olds from the Pueblo of Isleta Head Start are performing at the reception hosted by the National Congress of American Indians at the 76th annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/kcnDDTYMOJ
— indianz.com (@indianz) October 22, 2019
