Rupert Steele, the chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Indian Reservation, has died. He was an advocate for the tribe and others on water and land rights, protecting natural resources, and preserving tribal language and heritage.
Rupert Steele, Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Indian Reservation, speaks during the opening plenary at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions held inside the Salt Palace Convention Center on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Salt Lake City.Rupert Steele, the chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Indian Reservation — who advocated for his people on many fronts — died early Thursday at age 69, according to his family.
“He was an advocate for not only his tribe, but for all of Indian country, the elements and sacred lands,” according to the Utah Division of Indian Affairs. “He was a champion for many causes and, importantly, the protection of Native American children in his efforts to codify the Indian Child Welfare Act in Utah.”
The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada offered its prayers and condolences, praising Steele as a man who “touched the hearts of many and will be remembered and honored by many who respected and valued his leadership, experience and knowledge.”
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