Struggle for Sacred Land: The Taos Pueblo Indians' Fight for Religious Liberty against the U.S. Government, 1967-01-01 - 1974-12-31
Item — Box: LG 67, Folder: 11
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0002
Struggle for Sacred Land: The Taos Pueblo Indians' Fight for Religious Liberty against the U.S. Government, 1967-01-01 - 1974-12-31
The document discusses the issue of the Taos Pueblo Indians' religious liberty being impaired by the United States Government through the confiscation of their sacred Blue Lake area for development. The Indians have a deep connection to the land and consider the entire watershed essential to their religious freedom. The Forest Service opposes a bill that would give the Indians trust title to the area, preferring to retain valuable timber rights. The Indians have identified various sacred locations within the watershed, and their spiritual connection extends to the entire region. The document emphasizes the organic relationship between the tribe and the land, highlighting the importance of preserving their religious and cultural heritage.
Dates
- 1967-01-01 - 1974-12-31
Extent
4 pages
Overview
90th Congress (1967-1969); 91st Congress (1969-1971); 92nd Congress (1971-1973); 93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository