Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs

The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs is a state commission,[1] appointed by the Governor of Nebraska to defend the interest of indigenous peoples and cultures in the State of Nebraska.[2] The current executive director is Judi gaiashkibos.[3]

The commission was founded in 1971,[4][5] with representatives from the Omaha, Winnebago and Santee tribes as well those based in Omaha, Lincoln and the Nebraska Panhandle.[6]

Work

The commission makes representations to government bodies[7] or the wider public,[8] in the interest of indigenous peoples.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15] It also operates outreach programmes for members of the indigenous communities.[16][17][18] and preserves cultural artefacts.[19][20][21]

References
  1. "Tiemann: To reorganize government, aggressive governor is necessary". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. October 5, 1980. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Agency 076 - Comm on Indian Affairs" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 18, 2023.
  3. "US Postal Service honors civil rights leader, Ponca tribe Chief Standing Bear, with stamp". ABC News.
  4. Holladay, Becca (September 28, 2021). "State's first official Indigenous People's Day to include sculpture dedication". JournalStar.com.
  5. Nebraska's Official Civil Rights Agencies: A Report. U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. 1975.
  6. Aucoin, Jim (May 21, 1977). "Indian group dismissals stir protest". Lincoln Journal. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 5 – via NewspaperArchive.
  7. "Chief Standing Bear to be recognized in May, is quarter next?". Navajo Times. Window Rock, Arizona. April 7, 2005. p. 28 – via NewspaperArchive.
  8. "Baseball team may change its name". Ottumwa Courier. Ottumwa, Iowa. December 14, 1992. p. 16 – via NewspaperArchive.
  9. "Missing, murdered Indigenous Persons is a pervasive issue". Syracuse Post Standard. Syracuse, New York. February 19, 2023. p. 142 – via NewspaperArchive.
  10. "Indian Affairs bill advanced by committee". Columbus Telegram. Columbus, Nebraska. March 19, 1971. p. 2 – via NewspaperArchive.
  11. https://ne-test-site8.cdc.nicusa.com/sites/ne-test-site8.cdc.nicusa.com/files/doc/Indian%20Affairs%20Commission%2C%20Nebraska%20%5BRG0093%5D.pdf
  12. "Bill would create Indigenous peoples' liaison office". Unicameral Update. February 9, 2023.
  13. Dockendorf, Randy (February 6, 2023). "Woman's Unsolved Death May Spur MMIP Legislation". Yankton Press & Dakotan.
  14. "Nebraska Study Shows 73.3 Percent of Missing Native Americans are Boys 17 Years Old and Younger". Native News Online. June 1, 2020.
  15. "Archival Review Brings Known Genoa Indian School Death Toll to 59". Nebraska Public Media.
  16. "Researchers seek lost Native American graves". Frederick News Post. Frederick, Maryland. November 26, 2022. p. 5 – via NewspaperArchive.
  17. "Indian Tribes Meet To Discuss Their Problems". Cedar Rapids Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. September 11, 1970. p. 15 – via NewspaperArchive.
  18. "Summer program for Native youths returns to campus". news.unl.edu. July 5, 2022.
  19. Carrera, Abigail (May 10, 2023). "Traveling maquette of Chief Standing Bear to reside at U.S. Congressman Flood's District Office". 1011now.com.
  20. https://cap.nebraska.gov/agencies/1619/pdf_single
  21. "Nebraska Legislature - Boards and Commissions Survey". nebraskalegislature.gov.
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