Mission Indian Federation Constitution, ca. 1922

The Mission Indian Federation challenged Federal Government policies that discriminated against indigenous peoples, and asserted their right to tribal sovereignty. The actions of the Mission Indian Federation inspired other tribes to organize and fight for their rights.

Mission Indian Federation Constitution ca. 1922

The Mission Indian Federation Constitution outlines the organization’s objective to bring equal rights, justice, and home rule to southern California tribes.

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