Council Records, 1968–1974

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Council Records, 1968–1974

1968-1974

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6120300

The series consists of correspondence, memoranda, news clippings, photographs, maps, blueprints, charts, meeting minutes, reports and copies of legislation relating to Native Americans in the United States. The records concern economic and educational opportunities for Native Americans both on and off Reservations. The majority of the records focus on health and medical care, civil rights, community services, education, jobs and economic development and the claims of specific Native American groups. The series includes records related to the occupation of Alcatraz. These records include photographs of the island during the occupation, proposals from the occupiers for the future of the island, and correspondence relating to the movement. The series also includes records relating to Native American interests and activities relating to the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Interior, Health, Education, Welfare, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Labor.

52 linear feet, 1 linear inch

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National Archives at College Park

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National Archives at College Park

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National Council on Indian Opportunity (U.S.)

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The National Council on Indian Opportunity was an American Indian rights group established by Executive Order 11399 on March 6, 1968, and amended by an act of United States Congress on November 26, 1969. The group's mission was to encourage and oversee the rise of federal programs to benefit the American Indian population, measure the impact and progress of such programs, and suggest ways to improve programs to meet the demands of the American Indian population. The Council was terminated on Nov...