The Wounded Knee Agreement

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0011

Staff Only

Dates

1972-1974
92nd Congress (1971-1973)
93rd Congress (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

The text contains an agreement between the US government and representatives of the Oglala Sioux Tribe to end the seizure of Wounded Knee. The agreement includes provisions for the arrest of those with outstanding warrants, the search for illegal weapons, and the protection of the rights of those on the reservation.

Extent

3 pages

Additional Description

Creator

unknown

Congress 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975)

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 Non-Specified