Established in 1967, the American Indian Law Center, Inc. (AILC) is the oldest existing Indian-managed and Indian-operated legal and public policy organization in the country.
Non-governmental organization in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It accepts no governmental support and provides legal assistance to indigenous peoples of the Americas to combat racism and oppression of all kinds, to protect their lands, environment, cultures, and ways of life, and to promote self-government. See especially their Program Areas and Newsletter pages.