Termination

Last changed on Thu, 01/01/1970 - 00:00

Materials related to the movement to terminate American Indian Reservations. This may be applied to individual reservations or the general move to end Indigenous sovereignty.

Colvilles Heard on Proposals

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Community
Eastern Washington University
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Government, Termination
Summary
Members from the Colville tribe were heard in a three and a half hour hearing with the Senate subcommittee on Indian Affairs. Omak Chronicle, 6/15/67.

Colvilles Head for Powwow

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Termination
Summary
Twenty-four Colville tribal members travel to testify against bill S.282. Article from the Omak Chronicle, dated 6/1/67.

Colville Delegates Re-Elected

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Termination
Summary
Colville tribal business council incumbents were re-elected, maintaining a majority endorsed by the CLP. Omak Chronicle, dated 5/18/67.

Senate Hearing Slated

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Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Termination
Summary
U.S Senate hearing on termination is sceduled amidst tribal elections. Article from the Omak Chronicle dated 5/4/67.
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Termination Bill Introduced Again

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Termination
Summary
A letter written to the Chronicle warning tribal members of bills to come that will undermine termination efforts. Omak Chronicle, 1/19/67.

Most Colvilles are Favoring Termination

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Termination
Summary
Edna Patterson Morris writes to the Chronicle regarding termination and its popularity among tribal members. Omak Chronicle, 12/12/66.
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Petitioners See Error in Council Letter

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Termination
Summary
Colville anti-terminationists assert that the information presented about Klamath termination is misleading. Omak Chronicle, 8/17/66.

Termination Action Unlikely Soon

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Termination
Summary
Rep. Foley plans to appraise tribal property in order to provide more information for tribal members on termination. Omak Chronicle, n.d..

Colville's Favoring Termination Plan by 3-1 Margin

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Termination
Summary
A poll was sent out and returned that shows about 74% of tribal members support termination. Article from the Omak Chronicle, n.d..
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Colvilles to Discuss Proposal

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Termination
Summary
Robert L. Bennett is scheduled to speak at a meeting regarding termination legislation Article from the Omak Chronicle dated March 9, 1967.