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John Redhouse - #20

 Series

Scope and Contents

Abstract: 4/20/2013. In tape one, Redhouse provides the history of his involvement with UNM and various associated institutions. He outlines the scope of his activism and how it related to broader development of Native American programs throughout the nation. In tape two he focuses specifically on KIVA Club leadership and the life of Larry Casuse. In tape 3 he discusses the protests and aftermath of Larry Casuse's death.

Dates

  • 2012-2015

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)

Abstract

John Redhouse (Diné/Ute) is very prominent activist and environmentalist who attended UNM. He was the Associate Director of the National Indian Youth Council and later founded Dine' Care. In April 2013, a symposium titled "Indigenous Liberation and the Ground of Decolonization” was organized to honor his life work.

General

Keywords/Topics: KIVA Club, Institute for Native American Development; Navajo economic development and natural resources; American Indian Movement (AIM); American Indian Law Center; activism; Southwest Indian Youth Council; Gallup Indian Center; Wounded Knee; Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial; Emmet Garcia; Larry Casuse; Larry Emerson; Navajo Inn

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451