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Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:46:23 -0800
From: "Andre P. Cramblit" <andrekar@NCIDC.ORG>
Organization: www.ncidc.org
Subject: Be Counted
via: FIRST_NATIONS@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM

 United States Census 2000
Information For American Indians
 

This April the 2000 Census will occur and it is vital that every American
Indian family participates so an accurate count can provide increased
funding for many crucial programs.  By correctly identifying your Tribal
membership on the census form you are helping to properly fund the many
programs that assist you and your family. These programs include health
care, employment training services, childcare, emergency services and
educational support.

The 1990 census undercounted a vast number of Native Americans.  In one
instance the American Indian population of Siskiyou County was listed as
having 33 members of the Karuk Tribe when, according to a Tribally
conducted Census, there are in fact nearly 1000 Karuk people who reside
there.

Under counting of the American Indian populace in the last Census created a
variety of serious issues.  These problems include; less funds for health
care, reduced employment training services, limited access to childcare,
diminished emergency services and lower educational opportunities.

BE COUNTED!

--

André Cramblit, Operations Director

The Northern California Indian Development Council ( http://www.ncidc.org )
NCIDC is a non-profit organization that helps meet the social, educational,
and economic development needs of American Indian communities. NCIDC
operates a fine art gallery and gift boutique featuring the best of
American Indian Artist's and their work, with emphasis placed on the work
of the Tribes of N.W. California.
(http://www.ncidc.org/gift/gifthome.htm#anchorgift)

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