Behind the Scenes:

  • There has been a lot of brainstorming happening and reconfiguration behind the scenes. Develop will commence with getting states that are done updated with each county having an actual pages.

Currently this project is being developed by one individual using their own money to fund this website. The current goal outside of content development is working toward upgrading this account to a Business account so that there is access to plug-ins for:

  • Language Selection
  • Geographic Location Selection




Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) & Crisis Response

Sovereign Bodies Institute (SBI)

What they do:
Research and data-gathering nonprofit focused on MMIP. Maintains a MMIP database, supports families, and works to end gender-based violence in Native communities.


National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)

What they do:
Provides resources, training, and policy advocacy to end violence against Native women. Supports MMIP awareness, domestic violence response, and shelter services.


StrongHearts Native Helpline

What they do:
A confidential, culturally appropriate domestic and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.


Native Hope

What they do:
Focuses on healing from historical trauma, raising awareness about MMIP, and empowering Native youth and families through storytelling and outreach.


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – Missing and Murdered Unit

What they do:
Federal unit within the BIA Office of Justice Services focused on resolving MMIP cases in tribal jurisdictions.


Not Invisible Act Commission

What they do:
Established to improve federal coordination in response to MMIP and human trafficking in tribal communities.

Learn more: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/not-invisible-act

Health & Public Health Organizations for Native Communities

Indian Health Service (IHS)

What they do:
Federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Provides primary care, mental health, behavioral health, and public health services through hospitals and clinics.


National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

What they do:
Advocates for tribal health programs and policy change. Offers toolkits, training, and technical assistance on public health, elder care, mental health, and emergency preparedness.


National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)

What they do:
Supports urban Indian health programs across the U.S., serving Native individuals who live off-reservation. Focuses on mental health, chronic disease prevention, and policy advocacy.


Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs)

What they do:
12 regional centers collecting tribal health data, promoting public health research, and supporting culturally specific healthcare programs.

National overview: https://www.tribalepicenters.org

U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – Tribal Leaders Directory

Overview:
Comprehensive contact information for all 574 federally recognized tribes, including tribal chairpersons, councils, agencies, and regions.

How to Access:
Website: https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory

Contact BIA Tribal Government Services:

  • Phone: (202) 513-7641 or (202) 208-5113
  • Address: MS-3645-MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
  • Website: https://www.bia.gov

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) – Tribal Directory

Overview:
The NCAI directory includes tribal leadership names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and regions.

How to Access:
Website: https://www.ncai.org/tribal-directory

NCAI Headquarters:

  • Phone: (202) 466-7767
  • Fax: (202) 466-7797
  • Address: 1516 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Website: https://www.ncai.org

State-by-State Tribal Child Care Contact Lists (CCDF)

Overview:
Includes contact information for tribal agencies managing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which supports early childhood and family services.

How to Access:
Website: https://acf.gov/occ/contact-information/tribal-ccdf-contacts-state

Sample Contacts:

  • Alaska: Cook Inlet Tribal Council (Anchorage) – (907) 793-3323
  • Kansas: Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska – (785) 595-3260

Tribal Long-Term Care & Elder Services (LTSS)

Overview:
The LTSS Compass provides a centralized directory for long-term services and supports for Native elders, including home- and community-based programs.

How to Access:
Website: https://www.nicoacompass.org

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA):

  • Phone: (505) 292-2001
  • Address: 8500 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite B-470, Albuquerque, NM 87112
  • Website: https://www.nicoa.org

Key National Native and Indigenous Organizations

OrganizationPurposeContact Information
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)Tribal policy, governance, and advocacy(202) 466-7767, https://www.ncai.org
Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA)Legal advocacy, scholarships, and cultural programs(240) 314-7155, https://www.indian-affairs.org
Native Governance CenterTribal leadership development and governance support(651) 571-0826, https://nativegov.org
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)Legal defense for tribes and Native individuals(303) 447-8760, https://www.narf.org
American Indian College FundScholarships and educational support for Native students(303) 426-8900, https://www.collegefund.org
First Nations Development InstituteTribal economic development and community investment(303) 774-7836, https://www.firstnations.org
Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)Environmental justice and advocacy(218) 751-4967, https://www.ienearth.org
NICOA LTSS CompassTribal long-term eldercare services directory(505) 292-2001, https://www.nicoacompass.org
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)Elder health, assessments, caregiver resources(800) 896-7628, https://www.nrcnaa.org
International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²)Dementia, caregiving, and health equity(301) 861-0632, https://iasquared.org