Preserving America's Natural Heritage: A Call for Indian Custodianship, 1970-05-25

Item — Box: 82, Folder: 45

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003

Staff Only

The letter is a call to make American Indians the official custodians of the country's natural heritage in order to restore their dignity and self-respect. It suggests various ways to implement this idea, including working with forest and park rangers, educating Indian children and adults, and involving corporations in supporting Indian communities. The letter emphasizes the importance of preserving Indian culture and customs and calls for a united effort to achieve these goals by the nation's 200th Anniversary in 1976.

Dates

1970-05-25

Language of Materials

English

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