NCIA Celebrates Passage of Indigenous People’s Day Legislation
The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs celebrates the passage of LB848, introduced by Lincoln...
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Category: Legislative
Ponca Chairman Bids Fond Farewell to Senator Chambers
Ponca Chairman and NCIA acting chairman Larry Wright Jr. spoke to a crowd assembled on the front...
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New Native American Holiday Established by Nebraska Legislature
The second Monday in October will be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in...
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Historic Win in MCGIRT V. OKLAHOMA
The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs applauds decision in the U.S. Supreme Court case MCGIRT...
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LB 154 Statement and Report
Linked below is the final LB 154 report on Missing Native Women and Children. The intent of the...
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LB 937 Flag Bill Committee Hearing
NCIA Commissioner and Ponca Tribal Chair Larry Wright, Jr. testifies in support of LB 937, the...
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NCIA and State Patrol Conduct MMIW Community Forums
‘Help us save these women.’ Study finds 24 cases of missing, slain indigenous women in...
Read MoreMMIW Community Forums Scheduled
The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs in partnership with the Nebraska State Patrol has finalized plans for a series of community forums to discuss issues related to Missing Native Women and Children in Nebraska. The forums...
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NCIA Staff Attend 2020 Winnebago Legislative Luncheon
NCIA staff attended the Winnebago tribe’s annual legislative luncheon hosted by O’Hara...
Read MoreNCIA Staff Visit Santee and Niobrara
NCIA Staff, along with Missing and Murdered Native Women and Children consultant Elizabeth Weidner and Nebraska State Patrol Captain Matt Sutter visited Ponca Powwow Grounds and Santee Nation on November 25. The staff and...
Read MoreExecutive Director Judi gaiashkibos appears on 1011 News to discuss Chief Standing Bear
On May 24th Executive Director Judi gaiashkibos and Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry appeared on 1011 News to discuss the Chief Standing Bear Trail and the Chief Standing Bear statue to be installed in Statuary...
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Executive Director testifies on Standing Bear Historical Trail legislation
On May 22nd Executive Director Judi gaiashkibos testified before the Subcommittee on National...
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