Proposal for the Establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights, 1970-04-27

File — Box: 197, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005

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The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund proposes the establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights to address the lack of adequate legal representation for American Indians. The Fund aims to protect and advance Indian rights through test cases, analyses of legislative and administrative actions, and support for Indian lawyers on reservations. The proposal highlights the need for specialized legal expertise and the complex legal issues faced by the Indian community.

Dates

1970-04-27

Creator

Bellecourt, Clyde (White Earth Ojibwe), 1936-2022 (Person)

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