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October 28, 2026

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National Congress of American Indians

NCAI adopts support for independent Native media and freedom of information

General council voted Thursday to support free press initiative that seeks to expand tribal records laws

By Shaun Griswold

Matthew Campbell, chair of the NCAI Litigation and Governance Committee, presents the committee report to the general assembly.
Matthew Campbell, chair of the NCAI Litigation and Governance Committee, presents the committee report to the general assembly, Oct. 22, 2026. (Buffalo’s Fire/Shaun Griswold)

A press freedom resolution that expresses support for independent Native media and freedom of information services in tribal governments was passed with full support from the 83rd National Congress of American Indians.

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