Addressing the New Destiny for American Indians: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris, 1966-04-21

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0033

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The President of the National Congress of American Indians, Wendell Chino, wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing appreciation for his speech on the "New Destiny for American Indians" and agreeing with the need for a new approach to solving Indian problems. Chino also emphasized the importance of Indian leaders being actively involved in finding solutions and offered to discuss these issues further during a visit to Washington.... He urged for the formation of a top policy making advisory group comprised of tribal leaders representative of Indian groups throughout the United States to help further the development of the American Indian people. See more

Dates

1966-04-21

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