Daniel Akaka actually said...

One of the biggest challenges we face as Indian people today is overcoming the misconceptions of mainstream America.

We appreciate your dedication to fighting the good fight for all of Indian Country.

It is also easy to lose sight of the calculated public policy goals of programs like Native 8(a) that were carefully created in furtherance ...

For over 45 years, we have committed ourselves to the policy of self-determination and self-sufficiency for native communities.