The Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0015

Staff Only

Dates

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

Scope and Contents

The Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act was passed in order to settle the conflicting land interests of the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The Hopi Tribe was given exclusive rights to land within the Navajo Reservation, and the two tribes were given joint ownership of the land outside of the reservation. The Act also confirmed the rights of the Hopi Tribe to the land outside of the reservation.

Extent

13 pages

Additional Description

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