NAC-SNM supports NACNA’s Capitol Hill Briefing on the American Indian Religious Freedom Act
By Linda Benally | November 13, 2024 | News
Washington, DC
From the shadow to public consciousness into the light. With the crispness of a new day and the light shining bright, Indian Country reflects on the federal policies and actions that led, in part, to the AIRFA 1994 Amendments.
On November 18, [READ MORE]
REMEMBER ALL WHO HAVE WORN THE UNIFORM
REMEMBER ALL WHO HAVE WORN THE UNIFORM
Veterans Day 2024 takes place on Monday, November 11, 2024. On behalf of NAC-SNM, we express our profound appreciation to our military Veterans who have heeded the call to serve our Nation.
Veterans Day dates back to the end of WWI, and the establishment of Armistice Day on November 9, 1918. In 1954, Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to acknowledge all [READ MORE]
NAC-SNM. NCAI81-Implementation Project
NAC-State of New Mexico
to join tribal leaders, experts, and US agency official
in Las Vegas, NV
at NCAI’s 81st Annual Convention
October 24, 2024
Indigenous Diplomacy: The Indigenous Peoples’ Guide to the United Nations and WIPO’s New Treaty on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledgescheduled on Tuesday, October 29, 2024,1:45 – 3:15 pm PDT, at the MGM Grand Hotel.
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) [READ MORE]
NAC-SNM AND INDIAN COUNTRY COMMEMORATION
NAC-SNM AND INDIAN COUNTRY COMMEMORATES THE PEARL ANNIVERSARY of LANDMARK LEGISLATION, AIRFA 1994
October 5, 2024
Shiprock, Navajo Nation, New Mexico
As we celebrate this 30-year mark of the 1994 Amendments to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA 1994), NAC-SNM expresses gratitude for all who facilitated the passage of AIRFA 1994— a legislation that allows us to observe and preserve sacred elements of our traditional way of life. The outcome is a shining example (pearl) of collaboration and leaning [READ MORE]
NAC-SNM amplifies message
NAC-SNM amplifies message for protection of traditional plant medicines and associated traditional knowledge at the United Nations in Geneva.
For Immediate Release
Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
July 12, 2024
Indigenous Peoples from around the world, Member State representatives, and organizations, including NAC-SNM, gathered to engage in dialogue regarding the rights of Indigenous Peoples at the 17th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Expert Mechanism or EMRIP) in [READ MORE]
NACNA75 – June 2024. SAPPHIRE.
Sapphire symbolizes wisdom, loyalty, insight, and faithfulness.
Thank you to convention hosts for their hospitality at the 2024 NACNA Convention – the 75th Anniversary of NACNA! At this 75th turning of the year for NACNA, the color Sapphire shines and is so appropriate for the NACNA.
NACNA 2024 – 2027
We extend a warm congratulations to the 2024 – 2027 NACNA officers who were elected at [READ MORE]
LANDMARK TREATY REQUIRES DISCLOSURE
LANDMARK TREATY REQUIRES DISCLOSURE BY PATENT APPLICANTS ABOUT SOURCE OF ORIGIN OF GENETIC RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATED TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
“We are not simply making history but [laying] the foundation for a sustainable future for all.”
~ WIPO Indigenous Caucus
On May 24, 2024, WIPO Member States passed a groundbreaking Treaty related to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge (GRATK) at the WIPO Diplomatic Conference [READ MORE]
NAC-SNM joins Indigenous Peoples from across the world
NAC-SNM joins Indigenous Peoples from across the world, including the Coalition of Large Tribes and National Congress of American Indians at the United Nations
NAC-SNM joins Indigenous Peoples from across the world, including the Coalition of Large Tribes and National Congress of American Indians at the United Nations
Domestic discord has prevented the United States from emerging as a leader, especially in the international field, when it comes to international [READ MORE]
NAC-SNM 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION – Commemoration and celebration of where it all started.
August 10, 2022
Tree Meadows, Shiprock, New Mexico, Navajo Nation, USA
NAC-SNM 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
A new beginning – a renaissance, if you will.
“Early on in the commemoration, the Committee said thank you to early supporters of NAC-SNM Chapter and of our elder, forgive me but I am going to say his name, Frankie Dayish. Frankie made a lot of acquaintances with our people in the Midwest, Oklahoma, Montana, Texas, and Nebraska. This is a commemoration of the [READ MORE]
Blessings and teachings abound in the movements and voices of three (3) living legends! In Memoriam tribute to two honorees.
July 20, 2022
Rocky Boy’s Agency, Montana
Chippewa Cree Country
Stone Child College, Box Elder, MT
NAC-SNM had the privilege and joy to honor Chippewa Cree Nation’s esteemed brave leaders and warriors who have left their mark on the history of the Native American Church and the community of Chief Rocky Boy’s reservation.
The Program.
Mike Burgess (Comanche) kicked off the program with a few remarks. He introduced the American Legion Post that posted colors and Mr. Vern Gardipee who rendered [READ MORE]