Empowering the Cherokee Nation: Investing in Tribal Programs for Economic and Cultural Development, 1965-07-02

Item — Box: 58, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_58_1_0002

Staff Only

The text discusses how the Cherokee Nation won a money judgment against the United States for the wrongful taking of their land, and how they are now using these funds to create programs for tribal members, such as industrial development and educational loans. The Principal Chief and Executive Committee are working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to ensure the funds are used effectively for the benefit of the Cherokee people.

Dates

1965-07-02

Language of Materials

English

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