Addressing the Concerns of American Indians: National Congress Executive Council Meeting Summary, 1959-01-01 - 1959-12-31

Item — Box: 45, Folder: 8b

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0006

Staff Only

The Executive Council of the National Congress of American Indians met in Washington, D.C. and discussed various issues facing American Indians. They expressed concerns about the premature termination of Indian tribes, the lack of funding for land purchases, difficulties in accessing credit, and delays in settling Indian claims against the United States. They also discussed the impact of Alaska statehood on native communities and advocated for stronger legal protections for their land rights.