The Board of Directors of the National Tribal Chairmen's Association Issues a Position Paper on the Illegal Entry and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Building

"The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is an organization of elected or appointed chairmen of Indian reservations and federally recognized Indian tribes, established to serve as the official voice of Indian leaders. The National Tribal Chairmen's Association (NTCA) was established primarily to enable the tribal leaders to speak with one voice to the Federal sector. The National Tribal Chairmen's Association (NTCA) began in 1970 with a meeting held in Denver, Colorado. Since then the organization has grown and established itself as an effective arm of the tribes on both the State and National scene. The Board of Directors of the National Tribal Chairmen's Association recently issued a position paper in response to the illegal entry and occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building by dissident, urban oriented Indians. The Board strongly condemns the actions of the group and calls for the prosecution of those responsible. The Board also rejects the recognition and support of such groups by leaders of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and calls for the immediate dismissal of those who do so."