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New Town, North Dak
July 16, 1954

Mr. La Verne Madigan, Ass't Director
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
48 East 86th St.
New York 28, N.Y.

Dear Sir:

This will have reference to your letter dated July 8, 1954 wherein you made a request to have names of the officer, participating tribes, and program.

In compliance following information is given:
1954 - 1955 Officers
Martin Cross, President, member of Fort Berthold Reservation.
Patrick Gourneau, Vice President, member Turtle Mountain Reservation.
James Yankton, Secretary-Treasurer, member of Fort Totten Reservation.

I

Participating Tribes
1. Three Affiliated Tribes, Fort Berthold
2. Devils Lake Sioux, Fort Totten
3. Turtle Mountain Chippewa, Turtle Mountain

Chairman David Blackhoop, of Standing Rock Sioux has written us a letter indicating that his group is interested in the Inter Tribal Council and will join up soon.

II

Program
First meeting held was devoted to study of Federal Withdrawal Legislation, and other pending measures. There was no action taken in regard to position on these Bills at the meeting.

III

Next meeting will be devoted to study of Welfare program as provided by both Federal and the State.

Hope this meets with your inquiry.

Sincerely I am,
Martin Cross
Chairman Tribal Council
Fort Berthold Reservation

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