1973 Subcommittee Hearings on Wounded Knee Seizure and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Statement by Chairman Lloyd Meeds, 1973-04-09

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1973 Subcommittee Hearings on Wounded Knee Seizure and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Statement by Chairman Lloyd Meeds, 1973-04-09

The chairman of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs discusses the hearings on the seizure and occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and Wounded Knee. The purpose of the hearings is to determine facts, seek solutions, and address the long-standing issues facing Native American communities. The chairman acknowledges the failures of both tribal governments and the federal government in addressing the concerns of Native Americans. The hearings are seen as a prelude to a series of oversight hearings on various issues affecting Native American communities. The chairman hopes to bring attention to the underlying problems facing Native Americans and move towards finding solutions.