National Congress of American Indians elects new president

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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As of today, the National Congress of American Indians elected a new president to be the figurehead for the largest Native advocacy organization in the United States. Jefferson Keel of Oklahoma won the presidency election today, winning over his competitor Crow Tribal Chairman Cedric Black Eagle. The NCAI is holding its annual convention in Palm Springs, Calif., which ends Friday.

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Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

Founder & Editor in Chief

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Spoken Languages: English

Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights

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