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Mississippi Band of Choctaws v. Holyfield

A milestone for Native American rights was achieved on the back of a law passed in 1978.

Aired 04/02/2017 | Rating NR

Mississippi: A Thread Through Time

Mississippi Band of Choctaws v. Holyfield

Special | 1mVideo has Closed Captions

A milestone for Native American rights was achieved on the back of a law passed in 1978.

In 1978, Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act, a law to stop the excessive removal of Native American children from their families and culture. Soon the new law was put to the test in Mississippi, and the result was a milestone for Native American rights.

Aired 04/02/2017 | Rating NR

Mississippi: A Thread Through Time is a local public television program presented by mpb

Mississippi: A Thread Through Time

Mississippi Band of Choctaws v. Holyfield

Special | 1mVideo has Closed Captions

In 1978, Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act, a law to stop the excessive removal of Native American children from their families and culture. Soon the new law was put to the test in Mississippi, and the result was a milestone for Native American rights.

Aired 04/02/2017 | Rating NR

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Mississippi: A Thread Through Time is a local public television program presented by mpb

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