RECAP: State of Indian Nations in Washington DC

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National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro deliver the State of Indian Nations in Washington, D.C., on February 12, 2024. Photo by Indianz.Com (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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The National Congress of American Indians kicked off a week of activity in Washington, D.C., with the State of Indian Nations, delivered by President Mark Macarro in his first address as president of the largest inter-tribal advocacy organization in the U.S.

Here’a a social medial recap of the event, which took place on Monday, February 12, at the Warner Theater.

State of Indian Nations is about to start at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington DC!

National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro is delivering the address. @NCAI1944

Tune into #SOIN24 at https://t.co/kTkjk5RhSy pic.twitter.com/E2qkllBrIc
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

The crowd is waiting for #SOIN24 to start. @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/cdZdWezTui
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

“I believe this is a moment of hope for Indian Country”: National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro delivers State of Indian Nations in Washington DC. #SOIN24 #SOIN2024 pic.twitter.com/QLnWEmddvf
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

“Castro-Huerta painfully highlighted a deep-seated misunderstanding of tribal sovereignty…They will keep coming after us”: National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro criticizes US Supreme Court decision allowing states to infringe on tribal rights. #SOIN2024 pic.twitter.com/f3D4FLw1aK
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro highlights 3 major issues in Indian Country:
* Public safety and justice, including over-policing of urban Indians & under-policing on reservations
* Unity among tribes
* Native vote & voting rights#SOIN2024 @NCAI1944 pic.twitter.com/IG2DEIi2aH
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), first Alaska Native in US Congress, delivers video response to State of Indian Nations as National Congress of American Indians kicks off executive council winter session in Washington DC. @NCAI1944 @Rep_Peltola #SOIN2024 pic.twitter.com/cQM2Q6Z6sS
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

“We want the best for our communities, families and friends”: Caleb Dash (Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community), co-president of National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission, delivers youth perspective on State of Indian Nations. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2024 pic.twitter.com/GsoTLmlVsu
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

“Native youth are committed to tackling the issues”: Yanenowi Logan (Seneca Nation), co-president of National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission, delivers youth perspective on State of Indian Nations. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2024 pic.twitter.com/IpAA9b2HYc
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

Leadership of National Congress of American Indians at State of Indian Nations. @NCAI1944 is hosting its executive council winter session in Washington DC all week. #SOIN2024 #ECWS2024 pic.twitter.com/KSODpAdzaK
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024

ICYMI: Listen to the State of Indian Nations, hosted by the National Congress of American Indians in Washington DC. #NCAI #SOIN2024 #DC @NCAI1944 https://t.co/UiHWfAtcT9
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 12, 2024