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'e longer of concern, that,the matter had been resolved. Ms. Wilt knew Congressman Dellenback was working on the program, but she understood it had not been resolved. She said contact with HEW indicated the section was still a part of the new regulations. Further conversa- tion between Councilwoman Campbell and Ms. Wilt centered on whether another motion was necessary to answer the problem of scholarships and the use of matcmng funds therefor. Vote was taken on the motion as stated and seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Beal was appointed to work wlth\the ADC and staff in preparation of the letter. ~- \ VI - Native Americans, Wounded Knee - LarrYBUdlong, 2396-1 Patterson Drive, and Greg Lui-Kwan, 855 East 32nd Avenue, requested Council endorsement of resolution they presented with regard to the confrontation at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, between Oglala Sioux Indians and the Federal Government. The resolution asked for a Congressional investigation of treaty rights and Federal dealings with the Indian Nations. Also, a United Nations investigation in recog- nition of the sovereignty of all Indian Nations. They asked the Council to support their request that Federal agencies be removed from Wounded Knee and all Indian reservations. They asked for material support for the pEOple at Wounded Knee through a pledge of 1% of the City budget for medical supplies and food. . ~n answer to Councilman McDonald, Mr. Lui said the United Nations w.as brought into their re- quest to gain recognition that Indian Nations are alien countries within the United States. Mr. Budlong added that because of the many efforts to gain action from the Federal government, it appeared the choice was to "pick up arms 11 or take the matter to the United Nations. Mayor Anderson noted that many Chiefs in attendance at a Tribal Council held in Eugene recently were not in complete agreement on issues mentioned in the resolution. He questioned whether the Council should take action without full hearings to gain information from all sides of the situation.:. He suggested that the adoption of the resolution presented would be unwise in view of the many conflicting reports regarding the Wounded Knee incident and without apprisal of all issues involved. There was consensus on support of the Native Americans in their plea for better conditions on the reservations, but Councilmen felt that more information would be necessary to allow proper consideration of the request. Mr. Lui cited statistics with regard to living condi- tions and mortality rate among the Indian people. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to postpone discussion pending presenta- tion of more detailed information and corroborating facts from others who have investigate the situation, and possibly another meeting wi th:those making the presentation. '. Mr. Budlong and Mr. Lui stressed the urgency for immediate action to bolster their cause at Wo.unded Knee. They offered preparation of the required facts if the Council would call an emergency meeting to give them consideration. Mayor Anderson felt there was little effect this Council's action would have on the situation at Wounded Knee and noted the undesirability of taking action in a hasty manner. Sara Saltzman, 1661~ High Street, declared the matter urgent and vital to the people at Wounded Knee. She couldn't understand hesitancy on the part of the Council in giving its support to the Native Americans. Manager suggested the Council might want to consider a statement of concern for a peaceful solution to the confrontation at Wounded Knee which could be transmitted to the proper authori.ties. Then a review of treaty rights and requests of a long-range nature could be given careful consideration after enough information was given in support of those requests. Mayor Anderson said a statement could be prepared for distribution to Oregon's Congressional delegation for adoption at the Wednesday committee meeting (March 14, 1973). The state- ment would reflect the dramatization at Wounded Knee of seeming impasse in relationships with Native Americans and urge that a solution be given high priority in Congress. Then if development of a program is desired or a resolution with regard to the balance of the requests, that can be given the proper consideration. Council agreed and the motion was withdrawn. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that a statement be drafted on the Wounded Knee confrontation for submission to the Council for action .at the Wednesday March~'14, 1973 committee meeting, and forwarded immediately upon approval to the Congressional delegation. Motion carried unanimously. VII - Hearing, 1st Avenue Ramps - Council agreed to hold a meeting on Monday, April 10, 1973, for the purpose of public hearing on removal of 1st Avenue Ramps at the Washington/ Jefferson Bridge interchange. e, ,q 3/12/73 - 11