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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Native Education: The Fight for Self-Determination and Reform
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- Oliver, Emmett S.
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Educational Needs of Federally Connected Indian Children: Statement on S. 1017 and Related Bills by Joe Upicksoun, Chairman of the National Tribal Chairmen
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Kyl, John H.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974
- Date:
- 1973-06-02
- Creator:
- Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State
- Date:
- 1973-06-04
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of Institute of the Southern Plains School at Hammon
- Date:
- 1973-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program
- Date:
- 1973-10-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- BIA Contracts and Research Projects Awarded in June 1974
- Date:
- 1973-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Response and Recommendations Regarding Johnson-O'Malley Contracts in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The memo discusses the need for design funds of $600,000 for the Chilocco school in Oklahoma. The existing buildings on campus are old and in poor condition, with only a few modern buildings. The proposed facilities include a new secondary school for grades 9-12, with classrooms, special rooms, labs, a gymnasium, and a dormitory for girls. The estimated cost for future construction is $9.8 million."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Native Education: The Fight for Self-Determination and Reform")
![["Marjorie Wooten, on behalf of the Chilocco Indian School Board, thanks Congressman Happy Camp for his support and interest in their problems at the school. She expresses gratitude for his courtesy and notes that his involvement has lifted their hopes and encouraged them. She also mentions their support for President Nixon's stand on amnesty for draft evaders and deserters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Educational Needs of Federally Connected Indian Children: Statement on S. 1017 and Related Bills by Joe Upicksoun, Chairman of the National Tribal Chairmen")
![["The document is a series of letters and news articles regarding the Sac and Fox Tribal Business Committee's trip to Washington, D.C. They received compliments for their participation and presentations, and thanked Congressman Happy Camp for his hospitality. The committee also discussed tribal issues and future plans. Additionally, there is a mention of a new livestock market opening in Holdenville, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs")
![["The National Indian Youth Council expresses concern about the administration of Johnson-O'Malley funds for the State of Oklahoma to Senator Bellmon. They request local control of the funds and discuss the possibility of recovering misused funds. They also address the State's claim that Oklahoma does not qualify as an Indian Reservation. They request a response from Senator Bellmon as the issue affects over 100,000 Native Americans in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma")
![["A tribal delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma met from March 31 to April 5, 1974. Representatives from twenty-three tribes attended, with various tribal leaders and delegates present. Staff personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and United Tribes also participated in the meeting. Discussions likely focused on tribal operations, industrial development, and tourism projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974")
![["The Ponca Tribal Business Committee is urging the Chilocco School Board to begin the ten-million dollar proposed development and building program for Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. They believe that improving the educational program for Indian youth is important and are concerned about the future of the school. They request to be kept informed of any future developments related to the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State")
![["Three members of the Chilocco Indian School board are traveling to Washington to meet with Bureau of Indian Affairs officials to express their extreme displeasure with the bureau's actions in canceling applications for the school superintendent position. The board had been prepared to recommend C.O. Tillman for the job, but the BIA's actions have caused frustration and confusion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of Institute of the Southern Plains School at Hammon")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has made $881,160 available to 60 Indian tribes in various states for improving their governments. The Tribal Government Development Program will fund projects such as training tribal council members, developing ordinances and constitutions, and improving budgetary processes. The goal is to strengthen tribal governments and promote self-determination among Indian tribes. Tribes were selected based on need, economic level, and number of enrolled members. The funds will be used to accomplish goals set by the tribes themselves and may also serve as seed money for additional funding sources."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program")
![["On June 13, 1974, BIA Contracts were awarded to Evans & Throop in Ponca City for the removal and replacement of street surfaces at Chilocco Indian for $27,487. On June 17, a contract was awarded to OSU School of Ag. & Applied Sciences in Stillwater for the study of the effects of desalination waste on irrigation water of the Washita River for $29,250."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0000-nterior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "BIA Contracts and Research Projects Awarded in June 1974")
![["The National Indian Youth Council has filed a lawsuit against Chilocco Indian School, alleging that students are being expelled without due process. The suit also involves other plaintiffs and defendants, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement of expelled students and addresses issues of student treatment and education at the school. The planned visit of the Director of Education for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Chilocco is seen as significant in light of the ongoing legal and social issues at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Response and Recommendations Regarding Johnson-O'Malley Contracts in Oklahoma")
