Native Americans Protesting Against Violation of Various Rights Outside the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office in Seattle, Washington, 1971

Native Americans Protesting Against Violation of Various Rights Outside the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office in Seattle, Washington, 1971

In 1971, this BIA Office was confronted by a disgruntled crowd who felt that the organization had not sufficiently protected the rights of the local Indian community. In the second half of the 20th century, many Indian groups increasingly demanded that federal, state, and local governments address pressing concerns within the Native communities around the country.

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Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, Museum of History & Industry

1971

Museum of History & Industry

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