The People Issue 2024: Artist and Advocate Sally Wells
"When Sally Wells prays, it’s always in Choctaw. "Nobody ever asks me what I say,” she says in the courtyard of the Frist, where she often leads land acknowledgements before events. Last month, at the invitation of Rep. Justin Jones…
NAIA Meets with Nashvile Mayor Freddie O’Connell
NAIA views the involvement of leaders like Mayor O'Connell as crucial to building bridges between the Native American community and broader municipal governance. The organization is keen on working closely with Mayor O'Connell's office to enhance awareness of Native American…
Native Resonance Webinar with NAIA and Vanderbilt’s SCSJI on February 26, 2024
Please join us for the first event with our Native Resonance Cohort! We are partnering with Vanderbilt's Student Center for Social Justice and Identity on February 26, 2024. Please sign up for the event by clicking on the flyer above…
Sally Wells, Choctaw, Leads Blessing at Tennessee House Session on February 1, 2024
Sally Wells, the president of the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee, was honored to open the Tennessee House session with a Choctaw prayer on February 1, 2024. She was invited by Rep. Justin Jones, marking the first time an…
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell Visits 42nd Annual Pow Wow
At the 42nd Annual Indian Education Tennessee Pow Wow, an event celebrated for showcasing the vibrant traditions and cultures of Native American communities, the Native American Indian Association warmly received Freddie O'Connell. This gathering, known for its rich array of…
2023 October NAIA Pow Wow
42nd Tennessee Educational Pow Wow is scheduled for October 20-22, 2023. We can't wait to see you!
Native American Indian Association of Tennessee needs your help to build a new cultural center
"NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Native American Indian Association of Tennessee is asking for help to build a new cultural center. About 12 years ago the organization bought 6 acres of land off of Bell Road in Antioch, but raising…
