Native American Programs Act of 1974: Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifth Congress, First Session, on S. 459 ... April 22, 1997, Washington, DC.

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Page 7 - American communities across the country and the Pacific Islands. ANA serves over 550 federally-recognized Tribes (including over 220 Alaska Native tribal governments) , about 60 Tribes that are State-recognized or seeking Federal recognition, Indian and Alaska Native organizations, Native Hawaiian communities, and Native populations in Guam, American Samoa, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Page 12 - The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them : that's the essence of inhumanity.
Page 22 - ANA serves over 550 federally-recognized Tribes (including over 220 Alaska Native tribal governments), about 60 Tribes that are State-recognized or seeking Federal recognition, Indian and Alaska Native organizations. Native Hawaiian communities, and Native populations throughout the Pacific Basin. The Administration for Native Americans...
Page 22 - The local community and its leadership is responsible for determining its goals, setting priorities, and planning and implementing programs aimed at achieving those goals. Further, the local community is in the best position to apply its own cultural, political, and socio-economic values to its long-term strategies and programs. 2) Economic and social development and governance are interrelated. In order to move toward self-sufficiency, development in one area should be balanced with development...
Page 22 - The local community and its leadership are responsible for determining its goals, setting priorities, and planning and implementing programs aimed at achieving those goals. Further, the local community is in the best position to apply its own cultural, political, and socio-economic values to its long-term strategies and programs. (2) Economic and social development and governance are interrelated.
Page 23 - ... waste and medical waste. ANA also assists Tribes with Federal recognition and status clarification. In FY 1996 and to-date in FY 1997, we have provided grants to 35 Tribes to conduct status clarification projects to re-establish their trust relationship with the United States . > • Native Languages Preservation and Enhancement Native languages are one of the crucial cultural resources by which tribal peoples identify themselves. Preserving language and culture reduces alienation often experienced...
Page 10 - I would be happy to answer any questions at this time. PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON.
Page 21 - KILDEE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1987 through 1990.
Page 22 - Our policy is based on two fundamental principles: (1) The local community and its leadership are responsible for determining its goals, setting priorities, and planning and implementing programs aimed at achieving those goals. Further, the local community is in the best position to apply its own cultural, political, and socio-economic values to its long-term strategies and programs. (2) Economic...

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