Welcome to The Church of the American Indian USA! We are a network of tribal communities, reservations and other interested people with a geniune belief in practicing the traditional ways of the North American Indian. The Church exists to assist you and your community in serving the Great Spirit and understanding our responsibilities to the Creation. The Church of the American Indian USA promotes world peace and individual happiness based upon the original instructions of the Creator. Our members reflect a diverse cross section of tribal communities through out Indian country and humanity.
The Church of the American Indian USA believes that the Creator gave to the tribal communities of North America and around the world original instructions to live and conduct our lives, relate with others and the Earth, and pray and commune with the Creation and the Creator. The original instructions, although vary from community to community in practice and form, nevertheless embody the principles and ideals that the Creator intended for all of humanity. These instructions are a gift to mankind, are not for sale, and are meant for all people regardless of their ethnic background, social status, or intentions. The Articles of Religion is the confession of faith of this Church.
The Church of the American Indian USA is open to Indians and non-Indians. Anyone who has a sincere desire to practice and observe the traditional beliefs and follow the original instructions is eligible to join the Church. There is no fee or charge for joining, simply your commitment to the faith. To formalize membership with the Church, anyone may complete an application for membership but what is in one's heart and the action they take is a better test of fellowship with the Church.
The Church of the American Indian USA is a small Church, but has congregations springing up in communities all over Indian Country and the United States. If you cannot find the Church in your local community, please write to us and we can locate the congregation closest to you. Write to us at:
www.cai-usa.org