Native American political activism has played a tremendous role throughout history, which has laid the foundation for how Indians are treated with more respect in American society. Today. In 1961, around the same time as the Chicago meeting, the National Indian Youth Council (NIYC) was founded (Hudson). The goal of the NIYC was to protest civil disobedience and raise awareness of Indian heritage (Document of Indian Militancy, p. 527). To promote the NIYC, young Indians spoke at colleges, at important meetings of national organizations, and at government agency hearings (Document of Indian Militancy, p. 527). This group of activists represented a new generation proud of their heritage and unwilling to accept being sucked into a white society (Document of Indian Militancy, p. 527). Clyde Warrior played an important role as leader of the NIYC (Document of Indian Militancy p. 257). Warrior encouraged Indians to “take pride in their Indian heritage and maintain traditional values ​​in modern times” (Document of Indian Militancy, p. 257). Warrior later became president of the NIYC and continually advocated its interests through speeches and writings (Document of Indian Militancy p. 527). One of the largest movements that the NIYC was a part of was the occupation of Alcatraz Island. “In November 1969, eighty-nine young Indians took control of Alcatraz Island (Document of Indian Militancy, p. 528). The purpose of occupying Alcatraz Island was to draw attention to them and promote "red power" (Hudson). The occupation of Alcatraz was successful in making their voices heard, which left a lasting impression that "served as a warning to the United States that Indian rights could no longer be ignored and became a symbol of 'hope for India'. paper ......w unjust the previous treaties were (Hudson). In 1953, the NCAI held a convention to discuss the crisis in Indian affairs, including threats of layoffs. Frank George, the director of the NCAI fought against Dillon Meyer who was for the dismissal of the Indians (Hudson). George was known as latter-day Chief Joseph because of the way he made his political points, including wanting a change in policies and joining the Red (Hudson) Movement. In 1961, the NCAI met again in Chicago to discuss layoff issues (Hudson). Through the voice of the NCAI, Lyndon Johnson began the process to eliminate the dismissal (Hudson). Richard Nixon was in office when the layoff finally ended (Hudson). Works Cited The Lone Ranger and Tonto First Fight in Heaven, Sherman Alexie Two Views on the Indian Reorganization Act