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Mike Belcher of Dispatch from the L.A. Times

Mike Belcher of Dispatch Preserving His Indian Heritage Biographical Information Reprinted and condensed from Among Ourselves, January 1972 Los Angeles Times Times Mirror Square Los Angeles, California 90053 Mike Belcher of the Times Dispatch department was known as a soft-spoken … Continue reading

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American Indian Religious Freedom Act

American Indian Religious Freedom Act  Senate Joint Resolution Public Law No. 95-341 August 11, 1978 Whereas the freedom of religion for all people is an inherent right, fundamental to the democratic structure of the United States and is guaranteed by … Continue reading

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1851 Chief Seattle Speech

Speech of Chief Seattle 1851-   How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the … Continue reading

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