Native American International Caucus (NAIC)

The Native American International Caucus (the Caucus) is an advocate for Native peoples, ministries, communities within,  as well as outside of the United Methodist Church.  "International" in the context of this name means collaboration that occurs between indigenous nations of North America.  The Caucus Board is comprised of native people who come from the various parts of Indian Country.  We are aware of issues and concerns that affect the Native communities, and we know their gifts and talents.  The Caucus is divided into regions by geography and population of Native American United Methodist Churches.  There are five regions: North West (NW), South East (SE), South Central (SC), North West (NW) and South West (SW).  Each region has six representatives (four voting, two alternates).

We stand with Native people, ministries and communities in their work and supporting their vision.  In the past, there were not many places where this could happen, but visionary leaders of the Caucus worked to bring this VOICE to the people.  This was done by creating entities that are  beneficial to these communities such as the Native American Comprehensive Plan (NACP), National United Methodist Native American Center (NUMNAC) and the Southeast Jurisdictional Agency for Native American Ministries (SEJANAM). The Caucus is working with the Western Jurisdiction to organize a Western Jurisdiction Committee on Native American Ministries.