AR HR1025

Recognizes the Chickamauga people's unique heritage and important contributions to Arkansas, acknowledging they separated from the greater Cherokee body during the American Revolution and relocated to isolated areas to escape colonial encroachment.

Documents that the Chickamauga people entered the Treaty of Hopewell on November 28, 1785, with the United States and were removed to Dardanelle on the Arkansas River in spring 1808 under agreement with President Thomas Jefferson.

Notes that the Chickamauga people lived in hiding for approximately 200 years due to fears of extermination, family separation, and land loss, and could not vote until 1924 or freely practice their religion and customs until the 1978 American Indian Religious Freedom Act.

Affirms that the Chickamauga people have the same rights and protections afforded to all Arkansas citizens under the Treaty of Hopewell and state laws.

Directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the leader of the Chickamauga people upon adoption.