Native Americans

Chuck Hagel's work on Native American issues

This selection of documents reflects a portion of the work Senator Hagel and his office did on behalf of Native Americans. 

Chief Red Cloud, February - April 2001

When Chief Red Cloud was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 2001, Senetor Hagel was asked to be the first speaker. eight documents (11 pages)

Winnibago Tribe, December 13, 2001

A 2001 press release announcing that Ho-Chunk Inc., which was charted by the Winnibago Tribe, won and award for Innovation in Government. 1 document (1 page)

National Museum of American Indians, July - September 2004

Press release and commemorating the opening of The National Museum of American Indians on September 21, 2004. 2 documents (2 pages) http://www.nmai.si.edu/

Land Compensation, 2002

Productive land belonging to the Yankton Sioux and Santee Sioux Tribes was damaged as a result of The Flood Control Act of 1944. This press release announces compensation for this damage. 1 document (1 page)

Interior Bill, 2003

This Interior Bill covers 2 issues, one of which affects Native Americans, 1.1 million dollars for the Intertribal Bison Cooperative. 1 document (1 page)

Education Grant for Native Americans, 2004

Notice of available education grant specifically for Native Americans. 2 documents (3 pages)

American Indian Omnibus Bill, 2002

The American Indian Omnibus Bill. 1 document (1 page)

Native Americans