History
Political Advocacy
As in the days of General Charles Ewing, a continual concern for the political, economic, social and religious well being of Native Americans has continued.
The Indians gave, in solemn treaties with the United States government, most of their home lands in return for the promises of the United States to provide for heir needs through the years ahead. It has been well said, “The Indians have prepaid in the giving the land on which the United States now rest for their health care, education and social development programs.†Somehow members of Congress often fail to recall the contribution made to the United States by the American Indians and Alaska Natives and need to be reminded of their obligations.
At times testimony has been given by the Bureau at Congressional hearings in regard to Indian legislation.
Father Ted Zuern, S.J., as associate director of the Bureau, has written the column, “Bread and Freedom … Justice and Faith,†beginning in 1988, for each issue of the Bureau’s Newsletter. He has actively engaged in seeking political, social and economic justice for the Indians as he visits both houses of Congress.
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