DCI America

The Consortium of Native American Parliamentarians (CNAP) was started in 1998 by DCIAmerica. Originating as a means to give organizations an opportunity to train and certify those persons who qualify not just as parliamentarians, but as parliamentarians who are educated and sensitive to native cultures. Although all qualified persons are eligible for membership into the CNAP, it is designed to benefit those who work for a tribal organization, or are themselves, Native American. Membership requires passing a 100 question test, which earns the status of a Certified Parliamentarian. A passing grade of 80 is required for entry into the CNAP. The CNAP uses the Robert's Rules of Order, newly revised Tenth Edition Book, as our standard text for study as well as our own DCI America session workbooks. Questions on our tests are designed specifically for Native American organizations Robert's Rules of Order training by DCIAmerica is a giant first step to mastering the necessary skills of the Certified Parliamentarian. The tests are challenging, yet fair. They represent DCI America's extensive experience working with tribal organizations throughout the United States and Canada. After earning the status of a Certified Parliamentarian, members are then eligible to take the more difficult test for the title of Professional Parliamentarian after completing DCI's Advanced Robert's Rules session and completing the associated test with a passing grade of 80.

TThe Consortium of Native American Parliamentarians (CNAP) is a dynamic and growing organization. By joining this organization you will have the opportunity to become an authority on parliamentary procedure and as a result be better able to serve your community.

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Professional Parliamentarians
Bill Tall Bear, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Gerry Brown, Lake Superior Chippewa
Clara Bushyhead, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Karen Hall, Senior Instructor / DCI America
Brenda Jacobson, Forest County Potawatomi
Richard A. Jones, Jr., Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
James Martin, Oneida
Sallie Kerchee Tonips, Comanche
JoAnna Trotta,
Reggie Wassana, Cheyenne-Arapaho

Members of The Consortium of Native American Parliamentarians (C.N.A.P.)
Anthony Armijo, Jemez Pueblo
Brenda Astor, San Carlos Apache
Mildred Black, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Mary A. Blackwater, Gila River Indian Tribe
Gerald F. Brown, Gila River Indian Tribe
Norma J. Casillas, Gila River Indian Tribe
Verna J. Cassa, San Carlos Apache
Sharon Chuigo, Gila River Indian Tribe
Jim Crawford, Forest County Potawatomi
Rudy Dawahoya, Jr., Gila River Indian Tribe
Teresa Dorsett, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Elsie Echuck, Platinum Traditional Village
Cheryl Frank, Forest County Potawatomi
Donna Gilbert, Platinum Traditional Village
Robert Goggleye, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Rosa Hall, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Elsie M. Hendryx, Kenai Native Association
Frederick S. Jones, San Carlos Apache
Yvonne Lewis, Gila River Indian Tribe
Cody J. Martinez, Sycuan
Gary Moore, Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Sheri Moore, Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Tina Muse, Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay
George Old Crow, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Cheryl Pablo, Gila River Indian Tribe
Alo Rednose, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Jerry W. RomanNose, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Lena Running Rabbit, Siksika Nation
Mary Simono, Forest County Potawatomi
Ella N. Spotted Bird, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Roderick S. Sweezy, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Shirley F. Uqualla, Gila River Indian Tribe
Jake Wells, Maniilaq Association
Alexis Rencountre, Osage Nation
Barbara Rice, Osage Nation
Chrissy Walker, Osage Nation
Faren Anderson, Osage Nation
William Supernaw, Osage Nation