elections

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

All Incumbents are Re-Elected as Councilmen

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Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government
Summary
All incumbents, including Lucy Covington, have been re-elected to the Colville tribal business council. Omak Chronicle, 5/19/66.

Colville Election Readied

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Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government
Summary
Candidates have been selected for the May 7th election of the Colville tribal business council. Article from the Omak Chronicle, 3/24/66.

Termination Request Approved by Senate

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Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Termination
Summary
The bill S. 282 is passed in Congress for the third time, awaiting House approval. Omak Chronicle, dated 9/21/67.

Colville Delegates Re-Elected

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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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Unsung Heroes: Lucy Covington, Termination Dragon Slayer

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Life of Lucy Covington, Termination
Summary
Charles Trimble's account of Lucy's battle against termination.

Lucy Covington: A Native American Indian

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Life of Lucy Covington, Culture, Government, Land and Resources, Self-Determination, Termination
Summary
A documentary about Lucy Covington and her work against the termination of the Confederated Colville Tribes.
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Colville Indians Elect

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Self-Determination
Summary
Article about elections from the Seattle Times dated 5/20/1971.
Omak Chronicle article on Lucy Covington on 2-10-1977

Lucy Covington: Crusader for Indian Rights

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Life of Lucy Covington, Self-Determination, Termination
Summary
Article about Lucy Covington's work to oppose Termination and lobby for Indian rights from Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle dated 2/10/1977.

Termination Foe to Hold Vital Office

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Government, Self-Determination, Termination
Summary
Update on the council votes and office holders from the Spokane Daily Chronicle dated 7/13/1970.