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Intian Trade and Intercourse Act
This act protected Indian territories from non-Indian agression and stated that injuries caused by non-Inidans against Indians was a federal crime.
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American Indian Movement
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14th Ammenment
Gave full citizenship rights to all people born in the U.S, except for American Indians.
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Termination Policy
Gave states governments poer to assume jurisdiction over Indian reservations.
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American Indian Movment (AIM)
Founded 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to help American Indian rights. Focused on issues of sovereignty, protection of cultural, legal, and land rights, and self determination.
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"Special Message on Indian Affairs"
Nixon's speech ended the termination policy of 1953 and brought up a new era of self-determination for Indian Affairs.
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Red School House
Provided Culturaly based education to children k-9
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Trails of Broken Teaties
A crosscountry caravan that started in California and ended in Washington D.C.
First national protest of the 1970's.
Hepled publisize AIM's position in orginizing American Indian activism.
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International Indian Treaty Council
Supports rights and cultures of indigenous people throught the western hemeshpire.
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Woman of All Red Nations (WARN)
Organization made to adress issues towards American Indian woman, along with their families as well.
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Peacemaker Center
Established to help develope and maintain violence free comunities to American Indians.
