April Newsletter

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Indian Arts and Crafts Act

It has come to our attention that there is discussion of changing the definition of what "Indian" is in the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. This act protects federal & state recognized citizens who are artist and who rightfully can state their artwork is "Native American Made". There are those who wish to have state recognized tribes removed from the definition. The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama stands firm and works with the Alabama Tribal Alliance in letting the federal government know that we are Native American people and deserve the right to remain in the Indian Arts and Craft Acts definition of "Indian"