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JOHN ECHOHAWK
Pawnee


John Echohawk, a member of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, has served as the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) since 1977. The first graduate of a special law program for Native Americans at the University of New Mexico, he has become a leading force in Indian Law and policy and has been involved in cases supporting Indian rights all over the country. As one of the most sought after experts on Indian issues, he is often asked to serve on special commissions that will affect tribes everywhere. He has won numerous awards over the years for his devotion to improving the lives of Indian tribes and individuals.