Chairman Weeden Re-Elected to Two-Year Term as First Vice President of National Congress of American Indians

Last month, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden was re-elected as the First Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians during the organization's 82nd Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington. Chairman Weeden secured over 66% of the votes in his race, granting him another two years on the NCAI Executive Committee. 

He will serve alongside President Marc Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians), Recording Secretary Christie Modlin (Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma), and Treasurer Ashley Cornforth (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community).  This newly elected Executive Committee will work alongside NCAI's team, members, partners, and allies to advance policy priorities that uphold Tribal sovereignty, protect treaty and trust obligations, and improve the lives of Native people across the United States.

NCAI is the oldest and largest tribal organization representing American Indian and Alaska Native nations. The nonprofit defends tribal sovereignty in Washington, D.C., advocating for the human, economic, social, environmental, and cultural needs of Native communities.

On behalf of our tribal community, we extend our congratulations to Chairman Weeden. We are proud to see Wampanoag leadership on the national stage to benefit not only our community, but all of Indian Country.