John Redhouse papers 1976-2006

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John Redhouse papers 1976-2006

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This collection documents John Redhouse's career as an American Indian activist. Materials relate to the activities and projects of the Navajo Sovereignty Project, Tonantzin Land Institute, Native Indian Youth Council, Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment, coal gasification and relocation. Contents include background information on a variety of programs, activity reports, proposals, newsletters, news clippings, articles, and correspondence. This collection provides good background on Native American (particularly Navajo) environmental and sovereignty issues throughout the past 35 years and on the Native organizations that were involved with the issues. The selected writings, news clippings, and articles provide a valuable resource for chronological and issue oriented glimpses into the period.

2 boxes (2 cu. ft.)

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Tonantzin Land Institute

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The Tonantzin Land Institute was founded in 1982. Adhering to its mission to defend, protect, and preserve the sovereignty rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Tonantzin Land Institute seeks to empower communities to speak and advocate on their own behalf and to insure that traditional groups stay on their native lands. From the description of Records, 1911-2000 (bulk 1981-1997). (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 53115491 Tonantzin Land In...

Navajo Sovereignty Project.

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Diné Citizens against Ruining Our Environment (Organization)

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National Indian Youth Council

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The National Indian Youth Council, Inc. (NIYC) is the nation's second oldest American Indian organization. NIYC was founded in 1961 in Gallup, New Mexico. There are thousands of members nationwide. As an American Indian rights organization, NIYC works not only in this country but also throughout the Western Hemisphere to preserve and establish the rights of American Indian and indigenous people. NIYC is American Indian conceived, American Indian controlled, and American Indian operated. Their go...

Redhouse, John

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John Redhouse was born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1969. A longtime Indian rights activist, Redhouse worked with Indians Against Exploitation in Gallup, N.M. from 1972-73 and the Coalition for Navajo Liberation in Farmington, N.M. in 1974. He was Associate Director of the National Indian Youth Council in Albuquerque, N.M. from 1974 to 1978. Redhouse also served on the City of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board in 1978 and...