American Indian Movement and the United Methodist Church: Presented to United Methodist General Conference

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• American Indian Movement

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Description

This nine-page typed document was written by members of the American Indian Movement addressing the United Methodist Church at a general conference held on April 22, 1980. It criticizes the way the church handles interactions with Native American groups, primarily because it does not give them administrative control over the funding for their programs. It also accuses the Church of effectively sabotaging the Hostage Mail Exchange Service due to the recall of John Adams from Tehran at a crucial moment.

The document contains a resolution in support of the Native American Study Committee and calls on the Church to establish a commission on Native American self development in order to expand support for programs. It outlines and defines the various departments of the AIM Central Governing Council and provides contact information for each branch.

Publication Date

4-22-1980

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

City

Indianapolis, Indiana

Keywords

American Indian Movement, Iran Hostage Crisis, United Methodist Church, Hostage Mail Exchange Service, International Indian Treaty Council, self-determination

Language

English

Disciplines

Diplomatic History | Islamic World and Near East History | Political History | United States History

Recommended Citation

American Indian Movement, "American Indian Movement and the United Methodist Church: Presented to United Methodist General Conference" (1980). Iran and the Hostage Crisis. 6.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/john_thomas_iran/6

Rights Statement

This item is made available as part of the Welcome Home Project for educational purposes only. It is not to be distributed for commercial use.

Identifier

Box 2, Folder 4, Item J