100 Years of Indian Citizenship

  • Location: Filson Historical Society, South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, USA (View on Google Maps)
    • Start Date: November 19, 2024
  • Start Time: 6:00 pm

In June 1924, Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act, granting universal US citizenship to Native American individuals. While some Native American individuals celebrated this civil rights achievement, others felt divided by a forced dual identity as both citizens of their Tribal Nation and the United States. Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act provides an opportunity to broaden our understanding of Native American rights, past and present, and to examine the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the United States today.

Our esteemed panelists, each bringing their unique perspectives as Native individuals, will engage in a crucial dialogue on the complexities, challenges, and enduring importance of Indigenous sovereignty within the United States. This partnered event between Historic Locust Grove and The Filson Historical Society promises to be a powerful exploration of what it means to be a citizen of a sovereign tribal nation and a citizen of the United States. This panel discussion will be hosted at the Filson Historical Society.

Moderated by Locust Grove Program Director Raina Melvin (Comanche Nation).

More: https://locustgrove.org/event/sovereign-nations-american-citizens-100-years-of-indian-citizenship/

100 Years of Indian Citizenship