Native Americans

• Indian Claims Commission established to address Native American land claims against the US government through legal processes + monetary compensation


  1944
• Termination Policy - US government policy aimed at terminating recognition of more than 100 tribes + bands as sovereign independent nations, leading to loss of land + cultural disruption for many Native American communities


  1953
• Indian Civil Rights Act – Legislation signed by President Johnson, gave Native Americans more protections under the US Constitution


  1968
• Served in war
• Sold NA land + thrown into urban life
• Many in poverty