Termination for Colvilles Takes Giant Step
Summary:
Tribal members give opinions at a Colville business council meeting with Robert L. Bennett. Omak Chronicle, 3/23/67.Description:
At a meeting held by the Colville tribal business council, Robert L. Bennett presents termination to Colville tribal members, noting its inevitability. The council doesn't state which way they lean but indicate they do not wish to prevent those wanting to leave. Anti-terminationists speak and present the argument for preserving the reservation, noting that a reduced reservation is not a compromise. The council and Bennet plan a Senate hearing for bill S.282 in the next six weeks.
People:
Bennett, Robert L.