The Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation in Washington terminated its contract with John Gonzales, a former
president of the National Congress of
American Indians, who served as he executive director for the tribal council for barely a year.
Tribal leaders appeared to praise Gonzales but Chairwoman Jeanne A. Jerred said he wasn't a good "fit" for the tribe. "I wish him well," a council member said, The Omak Chronicle reported.
Gonzales is from San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico.
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