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Association on American Indian Affairs
Non-profit Organizations
Protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, educating youth and building capacity since 1922. Not federally funded.
About us
The Association on American Indian Affairs is the oldest non-profit serving Native Country protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, educating youth and building capacity. The Association was formed in 1922 to change the destructive path of federal policy from assimilation, termination and allotment, to sovereignty, self-determination and self-sufficiency. Throughout its more than 100-year history, the Association has provided national advocacy on watershed issues that support sovereignty and culture, while working on the ground at a grassroots level with Native Nations to support the implementation of programs that affect lives on the ground. Over the years the Association has played an integral part in drafting a number of significant laws that have changed the course of federal Indian law and policy, including the Indian Reorganization Act, Indian Child Welfare Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act and the Tribal Governmental Tax Status Act. We have established organizations like the Medicine Wheel Coalition for the Protection of Sacred Sites and negotiated landmark agreements to protect sacred lands such as the Bighorn Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain in Wyoming. We have awarded scholarships to Native American college and graduate students from both federally recognized and non-federally recognized tribes and support Native youth summer camps. The Association is governed by an all-Native American Board of Directors from across the country. The vision of the Association is to create a world where diverse Native American cultures and values are lived, protected and respected.
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http://www.indian-affairs.org
External link for Association on American Indian Affairs
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Turtle Island
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1922
- Specialties
- International Repatriation Project, Indian Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Repatriation, Sacred Site Protection, Litigation and Advocacy Support, NAGPRA, ICWA, Language, Federal Acknowledgment, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Sovereignty, Native Scholarships, and Native Youth Summer Camps
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Turtle Island, US
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6030 Daybreak Circle
Suite A150-217
Clarksville, Maryland 21029, US
Employees at Association on American Indian Affairs
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Kim Mettler
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Shannon O'Loughlin
Association on American Indian Affairs - the oldest non-profit serving Indian Country since 1922.
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Cassandra Zielinski
Office Manager at Association on American Indian Affairs
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Amy Shakespeare
International Repatriation Specialist, Founder of Routes to Return, Co-Founder of the International Repatriation Network, and AHRC-Funded PhD…
Updates
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Youth Justice Action Month spotlight: Native youth are nearly 4x more likely to be incarcerated than white youth. Strengthening the Circle provides concrete tools to involve Native Nations and build fairer, culturally grounded responses. Download: https://lnkd.in/dQPzGjT3
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Welcome to the team, Trista Vaughn! 👏 Trista joins the Association as our new Communications Associate, bringing her passion for Native storytelling and community engagement to our mission. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpWbhEqi
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The Association on American Indian Affairs is now accepting proposals for the 11th Annual Repatriation Conference, themed Feeding the Fire: Advancing the Movement. We are seeking interactive sessions that provide practical tools, strategies, and insights to strengthen repatriation efforts across Native Nations, institutions, and allies. 📅 Deadline: Nov. 10, 2025 | 5 p.m. ET 🔗 Submit here: https://lnkd.in/g3U_scjV
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Help us build a world where Native cultures are protected and respected. ✊ Your support makes real change. Become a member or donate now. #CulturalSovereignty #IndigenousRights https://lnkd.in/g8JX7pyi
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#ShareHealing this #DVAM by honoring survivors who turn pain into purpose, silence into speaking, and fear into power. Together, we can manifest transformation—for survivors, for families, and for the systems that must change to protect and uplift every person and every Nation.
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Coming this December: One week. Hundreds of museums. Thousands of stories. #TribalMuseumsDay is back December 6–12, 2025! Save the date and be a part of honoring and uplifting Native cultures. #CultureBack #NativeKnowledge https://lnkd.in/gUUHg2qv
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Our vision: A world where Native cultures are lived, protected, and respected. 🧡 Join our mission by subscribing to our e-newsletter for news and resources. #ProtectNativeCulture #Sovereignty https://lnkd.in/giQhV9wC
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Today and every day, we honor the survival, strength, and sovereignty of Native Nations. 🪶 Indigenous Peoples’ Day isn’t about replacing another holiday — it’s about truth-telling. This day reminds us that Native Nations have always been here, with living languages, cultures, and governments that continue to shape this land. As recognition grows, we call on everyone to move beyond symbolism and into action: 📍 Learn whose land you live on 🏕 Visit a Tribal museum or cultural center 🛍 Support Native-owned businesses 🤝 Build partnerships with Native Nations Let’s honor Indigenous Peoples not just today, but every day — through respect, learning, and relationship. 🌎✨ For more ideas on how to BECOME AN ALLY, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gS88nwNB