Native American Rights – Part I

Two initial panel discussions exploring President Nixon’s leadership in restoring self-determination for Native Americans (May 23, 2012, University of Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum, Oklahoma) Title: Restoring Rights for Native Americans Panel Moderator: Reid Chambers,...
President Nixon: Champion for Native Americans

President Nixon: Champion for Native Americans

President Nixon made several great strides in federal Indian policy, including: Returning the sacred Blue Lake to the people of Taos Pueblo in 1970. Enacting the Menominee Restoration Act, restoring the recognition of the previously terminated tribe in 1973. Signing...