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The American Indian Scouting Association (AISA) is a joint venture of the
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(BSA) and the
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(GSUSA). The AISA began as a committee of concerned Boy Scout Scoutmasters in 1956 and was sponsored by the
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Background

AISA holds an annual seminar, which began in 1957, is run by a volunteer steering committee and is hosted by a local tribe or Indian community. The seminar was developed in order to attract both Indians and non-Indians and foster understanding of Indian culture and Scouting. Youth participation in this seminar began in 1975.


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BSA American Indian Scouting Association website
Associations related to the Boy Scouts of America Girl Scouts of the USA Native American organizations 1956 establishments in the United States Youth organizations established in 1956 United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Native American history of New Mexico {{Scout-stub