Re: Overturn Oregon v. Smith

Borries Demeler (demeler@selway.umt.edu)
Fri, 12 Mar 1993 09:19:13 MST


Stacey Marz, UO Law School <smarz@igc.apc.org> writes:

>From what I know about the AIRFA, it is very far from perfect. The
>definitions of "religion" and "sacred sites" is too limiting and must
>be broadened. I understand regional hearings are occurring around the
>country where comments on the amendments can be submitted. does anyone
>have a copy of the most recent draft or have information on the hearings?

For more information on the American Indian Religious Freedom Act you
should contact Henrietta Morton-Whiteman (Cheyenne). She is a professor
for Native American Studies at the University of Montana and played a
key role in drafting the bill and was responsible for its creation.
Her address is:

University of Montana
Dept. of Native American Studies
SS 317
Missoula, Montana 59812
(406) 243-5863

Hope that helps, -Bo