Providing a United Voice for Tribal Governments in the State of Arizona

Tribal Leaders from AZ standing behind podium in front of flag at a press conference
Tribal Leaders in AZ standing with Fawn Sharp, president of NCAI
President Bernette speaking with other leaders
Twenty-one federally recognized tribes comprise the ITAA. The members of ITAA are the highest elected tribal officials. As a group, the Tribal Leaders represent governments that have a shared historical experience. Consequently, the Tribes have a common governmental status as well as similar relationships with federal and state governments.
ITAA provides a forum for tribal governments in Arizona to combine their efforts and resources for common goals. These representatives are in the best position to have a comprehensive view of the conditions and needs of the Indian communities they represent. The preservation of the rights of Tribes to protect and manage their resources for the benefit of their members and the protection of their right to self-determination and sovereignty are major goals of ITAA.