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The Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes Settlement Act

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0016

Dates

  • December 16, 1968
  • 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes have been in conflict over land rights for many years. The US government has proposed a plan to mediate the conflict and settle the land dispute once and for all. The plan involves appointing a three-member Navajo-Hopi board of arbitration to mediate negotiations between the two Tribes. If the two tribes can reach an agreement, the agreement will be submitted to the US Congress for approval. If the Congress approves the agreement, it will become law. If the two tribes cannot reach an agreement, the board of arbitration will select one of the tribe's last best offers and submit it to the Congress for approval. If the Congress approves the offer, it will become law. This process will take up to one year.

Extent

4 pages

Creator

unknown

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Politics and government; Indians of North America--Claims; Taxation--Law and Legislation

Tribal Affiliation Navajo Indians; Hopi Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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