{"id":31814,"date":"2026-02-03T09:12:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ache.edu\/?page_id=31814"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:14:32","slug":"indian-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ache.edu\/index.php\/indian-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"31814\" class=\"elementor elementor-31814\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba09f5f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba09f5f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3776bdf\" data-id=\"3776bdf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b695f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b695f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 29-01-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading 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tc-menu-align-left tc-menu-layout-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us\/docs\/hged\/index.html\" class=\"tc-menu-inner\">Program Policies and Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-22466\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-22466 tc-menu-item tc-menu-depth-0 tc-menu-align-left tc-menu-layout-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ache.edu\/index.php\/student-financial-aid-terms\/\" class=\"tc-menu-inner\">Student Financial Aid Terms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>                <button class=\"eael-simple-menu-toggle\">\n                    <span class=\"sr-only \">Humberger Toggle Menu<\/span>\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-bars\"><\/i>                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bec1b8b\" data-id=\"bec1b8b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ceb927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ceb927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Overview<\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The history of Alabama&#8217;s Indian Affairs is deeply intertwined with the state&#8217;s Indigenous peoples and the policies that have affected them over centuries.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alabama was originally home to several Indigenous tribes, primarily the Creek (Muscogee), Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations. These tribes thrived in the region for centuries, developing rich cultures, trade networks, and governance systems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Creek Confederacy, one of the most prominent tribes in Alabama, was particularly influential. The area that is now Alabama served as a vital crossroads for trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange among tribes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The arrival of European settlers, starting with Hernando de Soto in 1540, brought disease, land disputes, and conflicts, straining relations as settlers encroached on tribal lands.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After removal, the few Nalive Americans who remained in Alabama faced significant challenges, including loss of land, cultural suppression, and discrimination. Many descendants of those who stayed formed he basis for today&#8217;s federally recognized and state-recognized tribes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Today, Alabama is home to several Native American communities and organizations dedicated to preserving their heritage and addressing issues affecting Native populations. Key groups include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">State-recognized tribes such as The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians, Echota Cherokee Tribe, and others.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The state also has a Commission on Indian Affairs, established to assist Native communities, promote cultural preservation, advocate for their rights and interests, and provide educational scholarships.<\/span><\/p><h3>About the Scholarship<\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission Scholarship is designed to support Alabama residents who are enrolled in a state recognized Indian tribe. 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