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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Urging Continued Funding for Master of Public Health Program for Native Americans at University of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-11-17
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Economic Impact of Indian Action Teams: Testimony and Resolution
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes is concerned about the possible discontinuation of the Master of Public Health Program for Native Americans at the University of Oklahoma due to lack of funding. They have sent resolutions to government officials urging them to continue funding the program to support Native American students in health care administration. The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has stated that there are currently no additional funds available for this purpose. Governor James and Speaker Carl Albert have been involved in correspondence regarding this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Urging Continued Funding for Master of Public Health Program for Native Americans at University of Oklahoma")
![["The document includes a letter from the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma requesting increased funding for the Indian Action Team Program, as well as testimony presented to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees highlighting the economic impact of the program on reservations. The program has led to improvements in housing, reduced welfare and unemployment expenditures, and produced trained skilled craftsmen. The testimony also mentions the potential economic benefits if all applicants were granted contracts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Action,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Economic Impact of Indian Action Teams: Testimony and Resolution")