Your Native American Rights And Opportunities As Echota Cherokee Citizens
Worship in the Manner of Your Ancestors
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act
Public Law No. 95-341, 92 Stat. 469 (August 11, 1978)
These rights include, but are not limited to, access of sacred sites, freedom to worship through ceremonial and traditional rights, and use and possession of objects considered sacred. The act required policies of all governmental agencies to eliminate interference with the free exercise of native religion.
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Market Your Arts and Crafts as "Native American or Indian Made"
"The Indian Arts and Crafts Act (Act) of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States. It is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States.
Under the Act, an Indian is defined as a member of any federally or officially state recognized tribe of the United States, or an individual certified as an Indian artisan by an Indian tribe." -- U.S. Department of Interior, Indian Art & Crafts Board
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act
Public Law No. 95-341, 92 Stat. 469 (August 11, 1978)
These rights include, but are not limited to, access of sacred sites, freedom to worship through ceremonial and traditional rights, and use and possession of objects considered sacred. The act required policies of all governmental agencies to eliminate interference with the free exercise of native religion.
More Info Here
Market Your Arts and Crafts as "Native American or Indian Made"
"The Indian Arts and Crafts Act (Act) of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States. It is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States.
Under the Act, an Indian is defined as a member of any federally or officially state recognized tribe of the United States, or an individual certified as an Indian artisan by an Indian tribe." -- U.S. Department of Interior, Indian Art & Crafts Board
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Career Development For Native Americans
Being a tribal citizen of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama give you the opportunity to enroll in the Career Development program created by the Inter-Tribal Council of Alabama. Please click on the link provided to read the requirements and process to apply. http://www.itcala.net/img/itcala-brochure.pdf
