Native Americans in the 21st Century

Director of the National Museum of The American Indian Rick West spoke about the status of Native Americans as they approached the next cent… read more

Director of the National Museum of The American Indian Rick West spoke about the status of Native Americans as they approached the next century. He outlined their past, which included their centuries of development before Europeans arrived, the European devastation of their cultures. He then examined their prospects, which included more education and economic development in addition to the gaming industry. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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  • Carol Fleming Member Commonwealth Club of California->Board of Governors
  • Richard West Founding Director National Museum of the American Indian

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Native Americans in the 21st Century

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Program ID:
70559-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
First Aired:
May 24, 1996 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 24, 1996 | 11:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 24, 1996 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 24, 1996 | 11:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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