The Consortium of Native
American Parliamentarians (CNAP) was started in 1998 by DCIAmerica.
The whole idea of the CNAP was to give tribal 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 persons are eligible for
membership into the CNAP, it is designed to benefit those persons who work for a tribal
organization, or are themselves, Native Americans. Membership requires passing a 100
question test, and a first year membership dues payment of $35.00. A passing grade of 75
is required for entry into the CNAP. The CNAP uses the Robert's Rules of Order, Tenth
Edition Book, as our standard text for study. However, questions on our tests are designed
specifically for Native American organizations and training by DCIAmerica is a giant first step
to mastering the necessary skills. The tests are challenging, yet fair. They represent
DCIAmerica's extensive experience working with tribal organizations throughout the United States
and Canada. After six months of membership, members are then entitled to take the more
difficult test for the title of Professional Parliamentarian. A passing grade of 80 is
required to earn the title. Study guides are available for both tests.
The 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.
Professional Parliamentarians
Bill Tall Bear, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Gerry Brown, Lake Superior Chippewa
Clara Bushyhead, Cheyenne-Arapaho
Karen Hall
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
Cynthia Yazzie, Gila River Indian Tribe
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