2026-06-25 13:37:43 -0400
To: United States Congress (Senate and House Committees):-The Department of the Interior (DOI) and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)— The Library of Virginia and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):
Establish a Congressional Truth & Origin Commission to Restore Indigenous Stewardship/Ownership/Heir
I am writing to formally demand the initiation of a Congressional Truth & Origin Commission (CTOC) to address the systematic historical misclassification of Indigenous populations.
For centuries, populations belonging to Indigenous Nations—including those of mound-builder civilizations—have been erased from legal recognition through the application of obsolete racial categories such as “Negro,” “colored,” and “slave”. This administrative erasure has facilitated the dispossession of ancestral lands, the destruction of sacred burial sites, and the stripping of sovereign rights.
My demand is grounded in documented historical continuity, federal statutory precedent (such as NAGPRA and the principles of the Marshall Trilogy), and international instruments like UNDRIP. The restoration of cultural, territorial, and political authority is not a request for a new favor, but a factual and enforceable correction of historical record.
I call upon your office to support the creation of the CTOC with the following powers:
My demand is grounded in documented historical continuity, federal statutory precedent (such as NAGPRA and the principles of the Marshall Trilogy), and international instruments like UNDRIP. The restoration of cultural, territorial, and political authority is not a request for a new favor, but a factual and enforceable correction of historical record.
I call upon your office to support the creation of the CTOC with the following powers:
Verification: To utilize archival, oral, and archaeological evidence to verify the identity of reclassified Indigenous Nations.
Protection: To issue interim protections for ancestral lands and cultural artifacts currently under threat.
Restoration: To establish a roadmap for the return of jurisdiction over governance, education, and economic systems to these Nations.
The evidence of our stewardship is written in the land and the archives. It is time to align federal policy with the truth of our history. I look forward to your formal response regarding the steps you will take to establish this Commission.
Respectfully,
Xavier Thompson
(Xavier Of The Thompson’s)
20th generational heir
Yesah Nations
Why is this important?
The importance of this campaign, and why others should join, is rooted in the necessity of correcting historical truth and establishing a future built on sovereign authority rather than administrative erasure.
Why This Campaign Is Important
Restoration of Historical Truth: The campaign addresses the systemic misclassification of Indigenous populations, which has suppressed identities and erased the legal and cultural recognition of these Nations for centuries.
Reclaiming Stewardship: It is essential for the return of control over ancestral lands, resources, and cultural heritage, which were often stripped away through displacement, flooding of ancestral towns, or the destruction of sacred burial sites.
Enforceable Justice: By framing restoration as an "administrative correction" grounded in federal and international statutes—such as NAGPRA, the Marshall Trilogy, and UNDRIP—the campaign transforms abstract grievances into actionable, legally sound demands.
Breaking Cycles of Trauma: It addresses the intergenerational impact of historical trauma, including the forced assimilation and marginalization that resulted from being mislabeled under obsolete categories like "Negro" or "slave".
Why Others Should Join the Campaign
Participation in a Factual Correction: Joining this effort means contributing to a monumental shift in history where the record is corrected to reflect the actual, documented identity of the original inhabitants of the Americas.
Supporting Sovereign Autonomy: By supporting this cause, allies and stakeholders help create the framework for Nations to manage their own education, economic systems, and cultural preservation, ensuring future generations are not defined by historical misclassification.
Upholding Universal Rights: This campaign advocates for principles of self-determination recognized internationally; supporting it aligns one with the global movement for Indigenous rights and the protection of cultural integrity.
Building a Legacy of Justice: The campaign is not merely about the past; it is about establishing a precedent where justice is not a favor granted, but a truth recognized, creating a foundation for equitable treatment and sustainable development for all historically misclassified peoples.
This movement seeks to honor the "rightful custodians" of the land by ensuring that the "story and authority" of these Nations is restored through "incontrovertible historical evidence".