The All Pueblo Council of Governors (formerly the All Indian Pueblo Council) is a non-profit Puebloan leadership organization and political entity. They represent the 20 modern Pueblos – 19 across New Mexico and one in Texas – on legislative, cultural and government issues. Some of the issues they fight for are the Pueblo Land Claims Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1968 Indian Civil Rights Acts of 1968.[1] They advocate for the sovereign rights of the Puebloan people and promote educational and economic advancement of the Pueblo nations.[2] The council works to preserve the language, culture and traditions of the 20 pueblos.[3]
Predecessor | All Indian Pueblo Council |
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Headquarters | New Mexico |
Chairman | Wilfred Herrera, Jr. |
Secretary | David Toledo |
Website | apcg |
The current chairman of the council is Wilfred Herrera, Jr. of Laguna Pueblo who replaced J. Michael Chavarria, of Santa Clara Pueblo.[4][5]
Each pueblo has their own sovereign authority with which to govern their affairs.[3]
New Mexico pueblos:
Texas Pueblo: