Kymberlee Nelsen American Indian Timeline

Indian Removal Act

May 28, 1830

President Andrew Jackson signed on the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which forced tribbes to be removed from their own lands and into provided lands west of the Mississippi. Some tribes left peacefully while many were forced. This journey for the tribes is known as the Trail of Tears. https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/G14xOq9OHIebbg/copy-of-indian-removal-act (Picture)

Allotment Act

Feb 8, 1887

This policy promised American Indians three things:
1) Each family head would receive 160 acre farm land out of reservation land.
2) American citizenship for those that abandoned tribal culture.
3) Surplus land would be available for selling. While this act seemed good to some Native People, they did not receive land that was in good enough condition for farming. This resulted in a significant amount of Native land lost. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawes_Act (Picture)

Indian Citizenship Act

Jun 2, 1924

This act granted citizenship to all Native Americans. http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/vol4/html_files/v4p1165.html (picture)

Indian Reorganization Act

Jun 18, 1934

This act looked to end allotment for American Indians. There was a push for self-governance by John Collier. During this time; however, children were still being removed from their homes and placed in non-Native homes.

Indian Health Service

Jul 1, 1955

Indian Health Service (IHS) was created when the federal government transferred the responsibility for American Indian health from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the US Public Health Service. This was created to help get better services for Native Americans.
http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/vol4/html_files/v4p1165.html(picture)

National Indian Youth Council (NIYC)

Aug 10, 1961

This group was created for young American Indians. It sought to be a group that provided a safe place for American Indian youth. It aimed to protect rights of American Indians. http://americanindiantah.com/lesson_plans/lp_red_power.html (Picture)

Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA)

Apr 11, 1968

This change in policy made a majority of the Bil of Rights applicable to American Indian tribes. http://www.nathanielturner.com/civilrightsactsotherremedies.htm (picture)

American Indian Movement

Jul 11, 1968

Advocacy group founded by American Indians in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally this group was created to discuss issues within the American Indian community that were interefering with their future. http://www.dickshovel.com/aimhis.html (picture)

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act

Jan 4, 1975

This act was put in motion because US government recognized the need to have representatives for American Indians. There was also a goal to provide education to American Indian children and for them to thrive. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/103/hr4842 (picture)

American Indian Religious Freedom Act

Aug 11, 1978

This was passed to protect religious freedom, cultural beliefs, and traditions for American Indians.

Indian Child Welfare Act

Nov 8, 1978

This act aims to keep Native children within their homes after they noticed a substantial amount of children who were placed in non-Native foster homes. This is based on Indigenous status and not on ethnicity, which has caused complications in regards to where children should be placed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Child_Welfare_Act (picture)

Native American Languages Act

Oct 30, 1990

This recognized the importance of protecting and preserving Native American languages. http://www.snipview.com/q/Native_American_Languages_Act (picture)