The National Congress of American Indians is moving its own building in Washington, D.C.

The Hall of Indian Nations represents a new era for tribes, NCAI secretary Ron Allen said. "We're stepping into that ­international arena now," Allen, who also serves as chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe of Washington, told The Everett Herald.

Tribes and individuals contributed over $3 million to make a down payment on the $8 million building.

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American Indians open D.C. embassy of their own (The Everett Herald 5/23)

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List of Major Donors (NCAI)

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