Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Trailblazer Award Acceptance Speech at the 2016 Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Conference

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In this video, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, retired United States Senator from Coloarado, accepts the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums' Trailblazer Award. In his acceptance speech, he discusses some of his legislative acheivements impacting Native Americans including his role in creating the National Museum for the American Indian and passing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. He concludes his speech by affirming his committment to keep working to improve conditions in Native American communities.