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MR. PERRY KENNERLY: The name was given to an organization which started in Washington sometime prior to 1936. We might be getting ourselves into a jam if we continue to use that name. MR DUNLAP: In our preamble there, we mentioned the name Alaska. Is not Alaska a part of the United States? MR DWIGHT: In question with the preamble, we should have to eliminate the world "United States" even though Alaska is included. HENRY STANDING BEAR: I just came in and I don't know what the discussion is about, but I believe that you are considering the name for this organization. If I am not out of order, I intend to present a suggestion that the world "National" be stricken out and substitute the word "great". MR DWIGHT: Mr. Standing Bear suggests that we change the name "National" to the name "great". Several suggestions were made for changing the name of the organization. Listed below are some of the names that were suggested by the Name and Headquarters Committee. National Indian Council of America National Confederacy of American Indians American Indian Association National Indian Congress The Association of Native Americans National Congress of American Indians Council of Native Americans General Council of American Indians United States Council of Indians Council of Indians of America National Indian Council American Indian Council of United States American Indian Council Native American Association Native American Incorporated Congress of American Indians Inter-tribal Council of American Indians Great Council of American Indians National Executive Council of American Indians It was moved and seconded that the name of the organization be change to "The National Congress of American Indians." Mr. Cross wanted to amend the motion to insert the word "North" making the name read "The National Congress of North American Indians." A vote was taken on Mr. Cross' motion to amend the motion before the house, and the amendment was defeated. A vote was then taken on the original motion to insert the name "The National Congress of American Indians" in the Constitution. The motion carried by a majority vote - only one person opposing the motion. -23-