NCAI Encouraged by Appointment of Muñoz as Director of White House Domestic Policy Council

Washington, DC – The nation’s oldest and largest American Indian and Alaska Native advocacy organization, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.

“As Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Cecilia Muñoz led unprecedented engagement with tribal governments acknowledging our unique and important place as a member of the American family of governments. We applaud the President’s choice and congratulate Ms. Muñoz on this important appointment,” said Jefferson Keel, President of NCAI. “As tribes continue to play an important role in the nation’s economic recovery, we anticipate that Ms. Muñoz’s role as Director of the Domestic Policy Council will ensure federal policy enables tribes to fully contribute to building a stronger American tomorrow.“

About The National Congress of American Indians:

Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country. NCAI advocates on behalf of tribal governments, promoting strong tribal-federal government-to-government policies, and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian and Alaska Native governments, people and rights. For more information visit http://www.ncai.org.