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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "An Overview of The Menominee Restoration Act (H.R. 7421)"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Analyzing Differences Between H.R. 7421 and H.R. 9078 Legislation Bills
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Title Declaration for Mineral Interests Held by the United States in Trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe: H.R. 5525 Bill Analysis"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, United States, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Bill H.R. 4753: Partitioning Surface Rights of Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Armed Forces, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Opposition to the Steiger Bill: Resolutions from Navajo and Hopi Communities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Navajo Tribe's District 17 Council's Response to Senator Goldwater's Position on Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, United States, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Hearings on the Partition of Navajo and Hopi 1882 Reservation: Proceedings, Statements, and Reports"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Department of Interior's Response to Partition and Mediation Bills for Hopi and Navajo Tribes"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, United States, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Overview of Hearings and Testimonies on the Menominee Restoration Act (H.R. 7421)"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Navajo Tribe's Plea Against Inequitable Legislation: A Series of Telegrams from 1972"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969)
![["The Menominee Restoration Act extends federal recognition to the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin and repeals the Termination Act of 1954. It establishes a procedure for the election and authority of the Menominee Restoration Committee and authorizes the Committee to bring current the tribal roles closed by the termination act. The Act also allows for the conduct of elections among tribe members on tribal constitution and bylaws, with certain provisions for adoption and election of a governing body. The Act provides for the negotiation of tribal assumption of corporation assets and exempts transferred assets from taxation. It also addresses the management of tribal assets, hunting and fishing regulations, and federal financial assistance to local public schools for Menominee enrollees. The Secretary is authorized to adopt regulations and receive necessary funds to carry out the Act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0011_thumbnail.jpg "\"An Overview of The Menominee Restoration Act (H.R. 7421)\"")
![["H.R. 7421 and H.R. 9078 have several differences in language and provisions, including changes to subsections, the removal of a two-year delay in asset transfer, and alterations to references to Menominee County. Additionally, there are differences in how governmental services are addressed, with H.R. 7421 requiring consultation with officials while H.R. 9078 allows for the establishment of local government bodies by the State of Wisconsin."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Analyzing Differences Between H.R. 7421 and H.R. 9078 Legislation Bills")
![["H.R. 5525 is a bill introduced by Mr. Melcher in 1973 that aims to declare certain mineral interests held by the United States in trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana. The bill addresses the uncertainty surrounding mineral ownership in the area and seeks to confirm ownership of these mineral interests for the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0012_thumbnail.jpg "\"Title Declaration for Mineral Interests Held by the United States in Trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe: H.R. 5525 Bill Analysis\"")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971 to authorize the partition of surface rights of the Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes in undivided trust lands. The bill outlines the specific boundaries and descriptions of the lands to be partitioned and added to the respective reservations of the tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Bill H.R. 4753: Partitioning Surface Rights of Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes\"")
![["The document contains resolutions from various Native American chapters opposing the Steiger Bill, which proposes to partition land between the Hopi and Navajo tribes. The resolutions highlight the impact of the bill on the livelihood and culture of the Navajo people, emphasizing the unfairness and hardship of eviction from their ancestral lands. The chapters urge the President and Congress to consider alternative solutions that are fair and just to both tribes. Additionally, the Hopi and Navajo traditional leaders express their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the importance of their sacred lands and peaceful coexistence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Opposition to the Steiger Bill: Resolutions from Navajo and Hopi Communities\"")
![["The District 17 Council of the Navajo Tribe of Indians passed a resolution in response to Senator Barry Goldwater's position on the Navajo-Hopi land dispute. They declared his position as unfair and unjust, stating that the Navajo families residing in the disputed area were authorized to occupy the land for grazing and residential purposes. They also refuted Goldwater's claim that there was plenty of spare land on the Navajo Reservation, stating that all available land had already been allocated for grazing and other uses. The Council emphasized that any action to deprive individuals of their land rights would be a violation of their constitutional rights."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0019_thumbnail.jpg "\"Navajo Tribe's District 17 Council's Response to Senator Goldwater's Position on Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute\"")
![["The document describes hearings held in 1972 regarding the partition of the surface rights in the Hopi and Navajo reservations between the tribes, as well as allotments to certain Paiute Indians. The hearings were held to discuss various bills related to this partition. The document also includes statements from individuals, letters, telegrams, and additional information related to the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0020_thumbnail.jpg "\"Hearings on the Partition of Navajo and Hopi 1882 Reservation: Proceedings, Statements, and Reports\"")
![["The United States Department of the Interior responds to a request for views on two bills related to the partition of surface rights in the Hopi and Navajo reservations. They recommend letting a court order unfold to resolve the dispute, but suggest that if Congress chooses to partition, the District Court in Arizona should handle it. They also offer amendments to improve an arbitration procedure outlined in one of the bills. The historical background of the dispute between the tribes is provided, including previous attempts to resolve it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Department of Interior's Response to Partition and Mediation Bills for Hopi and Navajo Tribes\"")
![["The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs held hearings on H.R. 7421, the Menominee Restoration Act, in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. Testimony was taken from Menominee tribe members, state and local officials, Administration witnesses, and concerned non-Indian land owners. The Administration supported restoration due to the bleak future of the Menominee without it. State and local officials also supported the bill, with concerns about protecting non-Indian land owners' rights. Menominee witnesses supported restoration citing federal coercion, poverty, cultural problems, and economic burdens. The general public also supported restoration, believing it would repudiate past policies and support Indian self-determination. Non-Indian land owners expressed concerns about taxation, political power, and potential impacts of the legislation on their rights."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Overview of Hearings and Testimonies on the Menominee Restoration Act (H.R. 7421)\"")
![["The document consists of a series of telegrams urging Congressmen to consider the Navajo proposal for a boundary commission before passing legislation that would displace thousands of Navajos from their land. The Navajo Tribal Council expresses concern that the proposed legislation does not provide assurances for displaced Navajos and urges Congressmen to vote against it. The telegrams highlight the long-standing issues in the joint-use area and the lack of consideration for the Navajo position in the legislative process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Navajo Tribe's Plea Against Inequitable Legislation: A Series of Telegrams from 1972\"")