NCAI meets in Sacramento for 63rd annual conference
Indianz.com
The
National Congress of American Indians kicks off its 63rd annual conference in Sacramento, California, today.
Thousands
of tribal leaders and tribal members are expected for the meeting. This year's
theme is "Building Self Sufficient Nations: Connecting Community &
Culture."
"These
meetings are historic, in the sense that they culminate in a week's worth of
indispensable knowledge and action plans that will benefit Indian people for
generations," said NCAI President Joe Garcia.
Today,
Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne addresses the
delegates in the morning. A discussion on the Cobell
settlement takes place this afternoon.
Tuesday
morning, the general assembly focuses on law enforcement and justice issues.
Breakout sessions on a number of topics will be held in the afternoon.
Wednesday
is dedicated to health, with the 4th annual health and fitness walk right
before noon. More sessions will be held in the afternoon.
The
gala banquet is Wednesday night.
On
Thursday, NCAI will hear from Carl Artman, President
Bush's pick to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs. After issue updates in the
afternoon, California tribes host a cultural night.
The
conference concludes Friday morning.
Relevant
Links:
National Congress of American Indians - http://www.ncai.org
