Encouraging the National Congress of American Indians to embrace Alabama's state-recognized tribes

This resolution urges the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) to grant membership to Alabama's state-recognized tribes, which NCAI recently denied. It addresses NCAI's decision to exclude tribes recognized by Alabama (like the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Echota Cherokee Tribe, and others) despite Alabama's established process for tribal recognition. The resolution emphasizes that Alabama has long managed tribal relations through its Indian Affairs Commission and that state-recognized tribes deserve access to NCAI's resources and networking opportunities. It does not change laws but formally requests NCAI reconsider its membership policy.