American Indians

The National Indian Council on Aging advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native elders, striving to better the lives of the Nation's Indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.

The National Congress of American Indians offers information on issues such as tribal self-government, treaty rights, and federal policy. The website includes a calendar of upcoming events and a directory of links to Tribal governments.

This organization supports American Indian and Alaska Native justice systems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.

The National Indian Child Welfare Association is a national organization focused specifically on the Tribal capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect.

The Tribal Justice and Safety website provides information for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments to further improve the safety of their communities. This site also provides information to the general public and other federal agencies to better understand the resources available for improving safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

NIJ's research on Tribal crime and justice seeks to—

1. provide an accurate reporting of crime and violence, 
2. provide reliable, valid estimates of the scope of the problem, and
3. identify barriers to and possible solutions for dealing with these significant public safety issues.

This special feature provides publications and resources and research on American Indian and Alaska Native victims of crime, along with resources on courts, law enforcement, and more.

The Indian Health Service is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.