Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Joint Resolution in the 93rd Congress, 1934-06-18

Item — Box: 29, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0002

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Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Joint Resolution in the 93rd Congress, 1934-06-18

The document is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. It declares the need for a comprehensive review of the historical and legal relationship between American Indians and the Federal Government, citing the failure of current policies to meet the needs of Indian people. It highlights the social and economic deprivation experienced by Indian communities and the need for a new national Indian policy to address these issues. It also acknowledges the President's efforts to implement a self-determination policy for American Indian people.

Dates

1934-06-18

Language of Materials

English

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