Hank Adams, The 'Most Important Indian,' Dies At 77
Hank Adams, a lifelong Native American civil rights advocate, died Dec. 21 at the age of 77. Adams is most well-known for his work in getting the federal government to uphold tribal treaty rights.
Native American civil rights advocate Hank Adams died at the age of 77 this week.
Once referred to as the "most important Indian" by Native American rights advocate and author Vine Deloria Jr., Adams was central to the fight to uphold tribal treaty rights during the 1960s and 1970s.
"An indispensable leader, and essential of Adams' death.
