Resources
Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by the NASC, nor does it assume responsibility for the information contained in those sites.
American Indian Graduate Center
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is a national private 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., that provides fellowships to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students throughout the United States.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Since 1977, AISES has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields — as students, professionals, mentors and leaders. AISES employs a "full circle of support" model that begins with precollege programs, progresses into collegiate life, and continues into the professional years of members and into retirement.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Indian Affairs (IA) is the oldest bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Established in 1824, IA currently provides services (directly or through contracts, grants or compacts) to about 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians, founded in 1944, is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.
National Indian Education Association
The National Indian Education Association advances comprehensive educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians throughout the United States.
Office of Indian Education
The mission of the Office of Indian Education is to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions and other entities to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives so that these students can achieve to the same challenging state standards as all students.
Red Book
The California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center also developed the Red Book, a guide to assist Native American students, their families, and those who serve them to locate important educational resources.
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
A diverse and multifaceted cultural and educational enterprise, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is an active and visible component of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex.
Southern California Indian Center
Established in 1969, the Southern California Indian Center, Inc. (SCIC) is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to serving the American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities of Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. For the last 50 years, it has been our goal to promote self-sufficiency among our community. We provide much needed support and assistance in the areas of workforce development, youth education, family support, multimedia training so much more!
United American Indian Involvement
United American Indian Involvement, Inc is the largest provider of human and health services for American Indians/ Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) living in the County of Los Angeles. Established in 1974 on the streets of skid row, downtown L.A. by two empowered American Indian women, Babba Cooper (Lakota) and Marian Zucco (Paiute) who wanted to serve the most impoverished community who lacked resources and access to services.