Two American Indian leaders in Montana say they are pleased and surprised at the Senate’s actions this week apologizing to American Indians.
The apology is an amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization, which the Senate passed Tuesday by an 83-10 vote.
Both Robert “Tim” Coulter, founder and executive director of the Indian Law Resource Center in Helena, and state Sen. Carol Juneau, D-Browning, said they believe the apology is sincere.
However, both added that Congress needs to take the next step of changing ongoing policies that continue to harm Indians. read more
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