RECAP: National Congress of American Indians hosts State of Indian Nations

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The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations in Washington, D.C., on February 10, 2025. Photo by Indianz.Com (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Monday, February 10, 2025

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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) hosted the State of Indian Nations address in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

The speech, delivered by NCAI President Mark Macarro, marks the opening of the organization’s executive council winter session. Catch up with quick social media recap of the morning’s events.

Tune in for the 2025 State of Indian Nations!

The address, delivered by National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro, comes amid major political change and uncertainty in Washington, DC. #NCAI #SOIN pic.twitter.com/Yf01HjwvsS
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

The State of Indians also marks the start of the @NCAI1944 executive council winter session in the nation’s capital. #ECWS2025

Livestream at https://t.co/OgEUwKgcqQ
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

National Congress of American Indians Executive Director Larry Wright Jr (Ponca) opens the State of Indian Nations in Washington DC. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2025 pic.twitter.com/728x5nIrvv
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission Co-Presidents Madison Brown (Seneca) and Angelina Serna (Turtle Mountain/Oneida) are emphasizing Indian education as #SOIN2025 gets underway in Washington DC. @NCAI1944 @NCAIYouth pic.twitter.com/PKo2sImlMu
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

“It’s been a tumultuous first few weeks of the new administration”: National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro (Pechanga) says he’s neither “hopeful” nor feeling “despair” as he delivers 2025 State of Indian Nations in Washington DC. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2025 pic.twitter.com/07zu1Xx9t8
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

“It’s time to speak up. It’s time to stand up”: National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro (Pechanga) calls on tribal leaders to hold US government accountable for trust & treaty obligations amid “confusion” & “chaos” in Washington DC. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2025 pic.twitter.com/OQytltXCd2
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

“Health care priorities will strengthen tribal sovereignty”: @NCAI1944 President Mark Macarro calls on Congress to pass bipartisan bills to elevate Indian Health Service within @HHSGov and to fully support urban Indian health organizations. @NCUIH_Official #SOIN2025 pic.twitter.com/Sqz5AKo8Jt
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

“This is all kinds of wrong”: National Congress of American Indians President denounces detention of Native people during immigration raids, adding: “No one is illegal on stolen land” to applause as @NCAI1944 opens executive council winter session in Washington DC. #SOIN2025 pic.twitter.com/R1gYS67Afx
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

“We stand firm. We hold our ground”: With photo of his great-great grandmother Leona on screen, National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro (Pechanga) calls on Indian Country to persevere amid massive changes in political landscape. @NCAI1944 #SOIN2025 pic.twitter.com/q7SsLzslr1
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025

“The proof will be in the pudding”: In Congressional response to State of Indian Nations, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) says Congress needs to hear from Tribes amid policy changes affecting federal funding, education, health care & immigration. @NCAI1944 @BettyMcCollum04 pic.twitter.com/XBkknW6uN0
— indianz.com (@indianz) February 10, 2025