1. Support for the Indian Cultural Center at Gonzaga University Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0025 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: Support for the Indian Cultural Center at Gonzaga University Date: 1966-06-13 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Menominee Indians Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 89th (1965-1967)
![["The Pacific Northwest Indian Center is a cultural and research center located on the Gonzaga University Campus in Spokane, Washington. Its purpose is to promote Indian studies, preserve Indian cultures, and develop Indian leadership. The center will include a museum dedicated to Indian and Indian-related subjects, with exhibits emphasizing authenticity. A Board of Technical Advisors comprising members of various tribes will oversee the museum's policies. The center is organized as an independent corporation, with a self-sustaining board of trustees. The center's activities will not involve political campaigning or legislation influencing. The center's founders and board members come from diverse backgrounds, including tribal leaders, scholars, and community activists."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Indian Cultural Center at Gonzaga University")