The looting of the BIA trust was one of the more sickening things to occur during the Clintoon years... And your point about the treaties is, of course, valid as well. However, A.I.M represents only those Indians who follow the Liberal Leftist agenda - the rest of us are treated with derision and scorn... THAT is part of my problem with them - the underlying leftist agenda.
I make the "mistake" (according to the race-baiters) of considering myself an American first, an Indian second - I love this country, and it's still my land regardless of what "race" makes up the majority...
If someone nows of an organization for Conservative Indians, then THAT is who I'd support...