Action Council's Legislative Testimony1971-04-29unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0011Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) is a national organization advocating for Native Americans and striving to fulfill the dreams of programs like the Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund. AIO aims to develop into a broad-based organization with financial support and to be a leader in creating a national Indian development bank. The organization also focuses on educational development and community-controlled schools for Indian communities. AIO serves as a technical assistance provider to local groups and tribes, advocating for Native American rights and self-determination.