1959 Executive Council Meeting Summary: National Congress of American Indians Discusses Key Issues and Concerns, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Item — Box: 45, Folder: 8B
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0006
1959 Executive Council Meeting Summary: National Congress of American Indians Discusses Key Issues and Concerns, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
The Executive Council of the National Congress of American Indians met in Washington, D.C. in March 1959 to discuss important issues facing American Indians. They expressed concern about the termination of Federal protection for Indian tribes, lack of action by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to conserve land, limitations on loans to tribes, access to credit for Indians, and the impact of Alaskan statehood on native communities. They also highlighted delays in settling Indian claims against the United States. The Council called for legislative action to address these issues and ensure the protection and well-being of Indian communities.
Dates
- 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Language of Materials
English
Extent
3 Pages
Overview
81st (1949-1951); 82nd Congress (1951-1953); 83rd Congress (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository