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In 1970, it became clear that the U. S. federal government would be giving up much of the grounds of Fort Lawton.

The state's two U. S. Senators, Henry M. " Scoop " Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson managed to amend the U. S. Land and Water Conservation Act of 1965, reducing the previous 50-100 percent cost of acquiring surplus federal government property to 0-50 percent, making it feasible for someone other than a wealthy developer to acquire the property.

At the same time, many of Seattle's urban Indians were concerned to gain a land base within the city.

A group arose, initially called " Kinatechitapi ", Blackfoot for " All Indians "; the name was a nod of respect to the Indians Of All Tribes ( IAT ) who were then occupying Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.

Joe DeLaCruz, leader of the Quinault, networked out to every tribe in Washington State to try to gain their support.