NCAI President Sharp Condemns Senator Cornyn's Comments, Urges Cultural Education
November 02, 2023
November 02, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2023:
"Senator Cornyn's recent derogatory remarks, referring to his colleagues as a 'bunch of wild Indians,' is more than just disappointing; but deeply disrespectful. It perpetuates damaging stereotypes about our diverse and vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
"This is especially disconcerting as we approach Native Ame . . .
"Senator Cornyn's recent derogatory remarks, referring to his colleagues as a 'bunch of wild Indians,' is more than just disappointing; but deeply disrespectful. It perpetuates damaging stereotypes about our diverse and vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
"This is especially disconcerting as we approach Native Ame . . .