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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.

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