National Indian Organizations


Association on American Indian Affairs A.A.I.A.
432 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10016
Founded: 1923
Phone:(212)689-8720

AAIA provides legal and technical assistance to Indian tribes throughout the United States.
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National Center For American Indian Alternative Education
N.C.A.I.A.E.
941 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
Founded: 1960

NCAIAE provides training and educational opportunities to American Indain college students and tribal leaders.
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National American Indian Court Judges Association
N.A.I.C.J.A.
1000 Connecticut Ave., NW NO. 401
Washington, DC 20036
Founded: 1969
Phone: (202) 296-0685

NAICJA seeks to improve the American Indian court system by furthering knowledge and understanding of it and maintaining its integrity in providing equal protection to all persons.
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American Indian Archaeological Institute A.I.A.I.
Rt. 199 P.O. Box 260
Washington, CT 06793
Foundedd: 1971
Phone: (203) 868-0518

AIAI aims are to discover, preserve and interpret information about Native American peoples of the Northeastern woodlands area of the United States. Sponsors archaeological training sessions, teacher workshops, craft workshops, summer youth programs, lectures, and film festivals.
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American Indian Culture Research Center A.I.C.R.C.
Blue Cloud Abbey
Marvin, SD 57251
Founded: 1968
Phone: (605) 432-5528

AICRC is a corporation which supports Indain leaders and Indian educators in their ambitions for rebuilding the Indian community.
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American Indian Development Association A.I.D.A.
P.O. Box 2793
Bellingham, WA 98225
Founded: 1973
Phone: (206) 733-1336

AIDA assists American Indians and Indian organizations in developing their own resources in harmony with their own culture.
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American Indian Environmental Council A.I.E.C.
P.O. Box 7082
Albuquerque, NM 87194
Founded: 1978
Phone: (505) 265-1500

AIEC purpose is to protect and preserve the Indian culture and physical environment.
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American Indian Historical Society A.I.H.S.
1451 Masonic AV.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Founded: 1964
Phone: (415) 626-5235

AIHS sponsors classes, forums and lectures on the history of American Indians.
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American Inddian Horse Registry A.I.H.R.
Rt. 1 Box 64
Lockhart, TX 78644
Founded: 1961
Phone (512) 398-2090

AIHR is organized to collect, record, and preserve the pedigrees of American Indian Horses.
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American Indian Law Center A.I.L.C.
P.O. Box 4456, Station A
Albuquerque, NM 87196
Founded: 1970
Phone: (505) 277-5462

AILC purpose is to render services, primarily research and training, of a broad legal nature.
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American Indian Law Students Association (Legal) A.I.L.S.A.
American Indian Law Center
1117 Stanfordd, N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Founded: 1970
Phone: (505) 277-5462

AILSA promotes unity, communication, and cooperation among Indian law students. It maintains speakers bureau of students in the field of Indian Law.
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American Indian Liberation Crusade A.I.L.C.
4009 S. Halldale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Founded: 1952
Phone: (213) 299-1810

AILC presents radio broadcasts (the American Indian Hour) publicizing the physical and spiritual needs of American Indians and appeals for funds.
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United Indian Planners Association U.I.P.A.
800 18th St. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Founded: 1975
Phone: (202) 466-8212

UIPA is a professional organization of individuals employed as socio-economic development planners by American Indian tribes and organizations.
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American Indian Movement A.I.M.
1209 Fourth ST., S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Founded: 1968
Phone: (612) 379-1550

AIM primary objective is to encourage self-determination among American Indians and to establish international recognition of American Indian treaty rights.
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American Indian National Bank A.I.N.B.
1701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Founded: 1973
Phone: (202) 965-4460

AINB is completely owned by American Indian tribes, Native Alaskan Corporations, and individual American Indians. Its purpose is to pool deposits from Indian and non-Indian sources to aid the economic development of American Indians.

AINB-Sub Office
Indian Pueblo Culture Center
2401 12th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone (505) 842-1395
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American Indian/Alaska Native Nurses Association
A.I.A.N.N.A.
P.O. Box 1588
Norman, OK 73070
Founded: 1972
Phone: (405) 321-6452

AIANNA are registered nurses of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent. Main objective is to increase the number of American Indian R.N.'s.


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