1971: Association of American Indian Physicians established

To improve the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives, 14 Native physicians organize the Association of American Indian Physicians. The founding board includes Everett R. Rhoades, Kiowa; Beryl B. Spruce, Ohkay Owingeh/Laguna; Lional de Montigny, Turtle Mountain Chippewa; and Linwood Custalow, Mattaponi.

Theme

Native Rights

Region

Arctic, California, Great Basin, Great Plains, Northeast, Northwest Coast, Plateau, Southeast, Southwest, Subarctic