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throughout North America. NAAIP has championed the Presidents efforts and reviewed his well
researched and written books and historical publications. We fully support and respect his position
concerning economic and social inclusiveness and the protection of rights for all inhabitants of Turtle
Islands America.
As we submit this communication, I am recalling President Obamas speech at the December 2014
Tribal Nations Conference where he expressed interest in turning the page on a history that is riddled
with too many broken promises. He also stated an interest in writing a new chapter founded in a spirit
of respect and trust concerning the progress made by government to government relationships between
the United States and Aboriginal Nations. President Obama further stated, Together, weve
strengthened your sovereignty, giving more power to tribal courts and police, restoring hundreds of
thousands of acres of tribal trust lands. Weve expanded opportunity, permanently reauthorizing the
Indian Health Care Improvement Act, speeding up the process for businesses signing leases in Indian
Country, building roads, expanding high-speed Internet access, and moving forward on renewable
energy projects. And when President Obama said, Weve delivered justice, resolving legal disputes
that have dragged on for decades, untying your hands when it comes to dealing with domestic
violence. Many responded with applause, but my response was quite somber with a feeling of
being forsaken and forgotten.
After watching the Tribal Nations Conference broadcast, it occurred to us that a defining moment for
NAAIP had transpired; we recognized the importance of making every effort to present the NAAIP
agenda and concerns to your office. We have witnessed the efforts of the current Administration
concerning indigenous issues and we know the Executive actions and concerns are genuine.
As the pages of riddled history continue to be revealed, it would be a grave catastrophic injustice to
future annals of history to forsake and ignore the profound legacy and unchallenged heritage of living
Aborigine American bloodlines. The heritage of these misidentified, disenfranchised Aborigine are
entrenched in the very establishment and construction of the American Institution called the United
States of America, therefore;
We present this letter of Official Request for Meeting with NAAIP with anticipation and respect,
extending our hands in honor for what you and President Obama have done for Indigenous People of
America and beyond. There can be no doubt that the time in history for these discussions is now, while
we have well educated, honorable listeners in governance. Under President Obamas leadership,
productive dialogue concerning disenfranchised, unacknowledged, unrecognized, misclassified
Aborigine can unfold, and their illuminated historical truths and evidences will not be extinguished
from future generations.
It is our belief that addressing such controversial historical issues with your office will lead to
meaningful reforms and protections for Indigenous People undeclared, or not yet recognized by the
United States Department of Interior. Leaving these issues unaddressed is equivalent to a death
sentence for the unrecognized Aborigine of America. With the encroaching development of expanded
world commerce, and the fact that physical displacement protections under United Nations sustainable
development agendas are not available to non-BIA Indigenous People, we trust that you would agree
to the necessity of and time sensitive nature concerning immediate dialogue.
In closing, on behalf of NAAIP and thousands of unrecognized Indigenous People, I thank you in
advance for your consideration of our request for communication on developing methods to protect the
evidence and histories of unrecognized Aborigine inhabiting North America.
A brief moment of your time would be most appreciated and beneficial.
For your advance information, our delegation will include:
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William Guy
Taurus French
Ronald Holloway
Raymond Watson
Andrew Withers
Hemoc Xelup
Gola Xelup
Laura Zucker
Hemoc Xelup Oklaapela Nitaakkahika (Standing Bear Who Helps the People)
NAAIP Director