Resolution 2003 - 01 August 21st, 2003
Conference: 54th Annual
Topic: Resolution in Support of S.578 and HR 2242
Summary: S.578 and HR 2242 add "Indian Tribes" to all sections
of Homeland Security act where "state" are referenced and, in addition, the bills contain tribal
inherent sovereignty jurisdictional statements in their respective sections...
File: 2003_01.pdf
Resolution 2003 - 02 August 21st, 2003
Conference: 54th Annual
Topic: Resolution Commending the State of Michigan State Board of Education for its Work on the Elimination of
American Indian Mascots and Logos
Summary: The Governors' Interstate Indian Council hereby affirms its commitment to the elimination of use of
American Indian mascots, logos and similar conduct by schools; and, therefore, commends the Michigan State Board of Education...
File: 2003_02.pdf
Resolution 2003 - 03 August 21st, 2003
Conference: 54th Annual
Topic: Resolution Urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association to Encourage the Elimination of the Use of
Indian Mascots and Logos by Colleges and Universities
Summary: The Governors' Interstate Indian Council hereby urges the NCAA to adopt a policy calling for elimination
of the use of American Indian mascots and logos by its Non-Indian member colleges and universities; and sanction colleges and
universities that continue to use American Indian mascots and logos that exploit American Indian people...
File: 2003_03.pdf
Resolution 2004 - 01 August 11th-13th, 2004
Conference: 55th Annual
Topic: Use of the term "American Indian"
Summary: The Governors' Interstate Indian Council at its 55th Annual Meeting in Traverse City, Michigan and with a
membership representing 12 states hereby discourages the use of the term "Native American" when used in reference to American Indians...
File: 2004_01.pdf
Resolution 2004 - 02 August 11th-13th, 2004
Conference: 55th Annual
Topic: U.S. Census Data
Summary: The Governors' Interstate Indian Council recommends the OMB standards be removed and replaced with the
following definitions: American Indian or Alaska Natives are persons having origins in any of the original people of the United States and who
maintain tribal affiliation or membership...
File: 2004_02.pdf
Resolution 2004 - 03 August 11th-13th, 2004
Conference: 55th Annual
Topic: Native Hawaiian Legislation
Summary: The Governors' Interstate Indian Council affirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all indigenous peoples
to economic and political self-determination...
File: 2004_03.pdf
Resolution 2004 - 04 August 11th-13th, 2004
Conference: 55th Annual
Topic: American Indian Elders Credential Under No Child Left Behind
Summary: The Governors' Interstate Indian Council requests that the No Child Left Behind Act be amended to exempt tribally
recognized American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian tribal elders and scholars, including the use of traditional language and culture experts
from tribes and communities that have provided some form of tribal certifications or evidence of a person's language and cultural competence...
File: 2004_04.pdf
Resolution 2004 - 05 August 11th-13th, 2004
Conference: 55th Annual
Topic: Native Language
Summary: The Governor's Interstate Indian Council requests that the No Child Left Behind Act be amended to support the teaching
and use of Native American languages and cultures in the education of Native American children through changes to teaching requirements and testing
requirements to include tribally recognized American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elders and late testing of Native American language immersion
and survival school students...
File: 2004_05.pdf