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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Objectives for American Indian Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1977-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Senate Bill 1017: A Letter from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
- Date:
- 1977-12-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chippewa Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding S. 1017
- Date:
- 1977-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Extension of Title IV Funds for Indian Education
- Date:
- 1977-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_13_0000_0000_63
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- McIntosh County R.W.D. #7 Distribution System.
- Date:
- 1978-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Education Standards and Facilities for Native American Students
- Date:
- 1978-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Education and Labor Committee Amendments: Title IV Changes for Indian Children, Gifted Students, and Early Childhood Programs
- Date:
- 1978-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Indian Education: Congressional Hearings in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1978-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Transfer of Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1978-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges of Transferring Indian Education Programs to the New Department of Education
- Date:
- 1978-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The National Council on Indian Opportunity is urging support for Senate concurrent resolution 48 and the President's Indian Legislative Program. They recommend sending letters to Senator Abourezk and Representative Meedes, who are chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Indian Affairs, to encourage them to report the legislation favorably. They emphasize the importance of reflecting the American Indian mood through letters to increase the likelihood of the legislation being considered by Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Objectives for American Indian Self-Determination")
![["The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe opposes Senate Bill 1017, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Reform Act of 1973, due to concerns about the impact on Johnson O'Malley Act programs, funding levels, and the role of Indian tribes in decision-making. They believe that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is already taking steps to improve the administration of JOM programs and do not see the need for new legislation. They also object to provisions in S. 1017 that they believe would diminish tribal control over education programs and funding."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Senate Bill 1017: A Letter from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe")
![["The document consists of a series of telegrams and letters regarding Senate Bill 1017, also known as Jackson's Indian Education Bill. Various individuals and organizations express concerns and requests for further study and revision of the bill, particularly Title II, due to potential negative impacts on Indian students in Oklahoma. The National Indian Education Association urges splitting the bill into two and passing Title I as written while further studying Title II. Senator Dewey Bartlett acknowledges the correspondence and assures careful consideration of the comments during the Committee reconsideration of S. 1017."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding S. 1017")
![["Barbara Ann Willbanko wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing her support for the extension of Title IV funds of the Indian Education Act. Senator Bartlett responded, assuring her that he would support the extension of Title IV funds when the legislation reaches the Senate floor for consideration. Willbanko thanked him for the special help she receives with her school work through the Indian Program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Extension of Title IV Funds for Indian Education")
![["McIntosh County R.W.D. #7 Distribution System. Dimensions: 24.1 x 36.2. Created by Newell Company and Associates in 1978."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection%2FMaps,%201950-1978-CAC_CC_003_13_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_003_13_0000_0000_63_thumbnail.jpg "McIntosh County R.W.D. #7 Distribution System.")
![["The document outlines the standards and criteria that the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs must establish for the basic education and dormitory living situations of Indian students enrolled in Bureau or contract schools. The Assistant Secretary is also responsible for implementing and altering these standards as necessary, as well as ensuring compliance with federal and state health and safety codes. Additionally, regulations and studies are to be conducted within a specified timeframe, and funds are authorized for the necessary programs and construction projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Education Standards and Facilities for Native American Students")
![["This text discusses various proposed amendments to Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including creating demonstration projects for LEAs to support Indian children, allowing programs for gifted and talented children, and substituting \"early childhood\" for \"preschool.\" These amendments aim to address the unique educational needs of different student populations and provide funding for schools to implement new programs more efficiently."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Education and Labor Committee Amendments: Title IV Changes for Indian Children, Gifted Students, and Early Childhood Programs")
![["The Oklahoma Indian Education Association requested Senator Dewey Bartlett's assistance in scheduling Congressional field hearings on Indian education in Oklahoma. However, the Committee does not have plans for field hearings but will have hearings in Washington in the fall, where the Association will be invited to present testimony. The Association emphasized the need for Congressional hearings in Oklahoma due to misunderstandings of the Indian Education Act by local school administrators and personnel. They are contacting the Congressional Advisory Group on Indian Education and Congressman Blouin to request these hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Indian Education: Congressional Hearings in Oklahoma")
![["Various tribal organizations and councils are expressing concern and opposition to Senate Bill S.991, which proposes transferring Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Programs to a new Federal Department of Education. They argue that the unique needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native educational programs are different from the general population and should remain under the Bureau of Indian Affairs to maintain the trust relationship with Indian tribes. They also request for a detailed plan for the new department's function and the role of Indian education within it, as well as safeguards to ensure adequate funding for Indian education programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Transfer of Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action")
![["The document outlines five major reasons why Indian education programs should not be transferred to the new Department of Education. These reasons include opposition from Indian tribes and organizations, lack of assurance of improvement in education, the need for a focal point for tribes to deal with, the risk of tribes competing with larger groups, and the importance of Indian self-determination in education. The transfer is seen as potentially compounding existing issues and signaling the end of the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a true advocate for Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges of Transferring Indian Education Programs to the New Department of Education")