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About NACEP

A Unified Voice for Tribal Economic Sovereignty

The Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity (NACEP) is a national, nonpartisan coalition of Tribal Nations, federal partners, and private sector leaders working together to strengthen economic sovereignty across Indian Country.

NACEP exists to ensure that Tribal Nations are not a side note in America’s economic story, but a driving force at the center of it. Our work focuses on real collaboration, practical solutions, and long term prosperity for Native communities.

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Our Story

Founded by Chairman Marshall Pierite of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, NACEP reflects a renewed commitment to collective action and a shared belief that Tribal Nations  are positioned to help lead economic growth for generations to come. 

NACEP emerged from the Government to Government Roundtable Series: Protecting, Preserving, and Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty, hosted by the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana.

  • The first convening took place on the Tunica Biloxi Reservation in Louisiana.

  • A second gathering was held in Washington, D.C.

  • The third convening, also in Washington, D.C., marked a historic milestone with the official launch of NACEP and the unanimous election of Chairman Marshall Pierite as its first President.

These roundtables created a space for open and candid dialogue among Tribal leaders, the Administration, and national partners - and set the foundation for a coordinated national effort focused on economic sovereignty.

Our Leadership

NACEP is governed by elected Tribal leaders who bring deep experience, regional perspective, and
a shared commitment to unity and progress.

Our Guiding Principles

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