Writing, history scholar to take over as Indian Studies director

CHAMPAIGN – Robert Warrior first visited the University of Illinois in 1992 to talk about contemporary issues facing American Indians – economic development, tribal government reform and the like.

Most of his audience wanted to talk about Chief Illiniwek. A visit in 1996 turned out much the same way.

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