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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Pride in Indian and Eskimo Children: A Story of Recognition and Appreciation
- Date:
- 1966-06-10
- Creator:
- Bennett, Robert L. (Robert LaFollette), 1912-2002
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Communities: A Call for State Collaboration and Responsibility
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Bennett, Robert L. (Robert LaFollette), 1912-2002
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The document consists of a series of letters congratulating the Department of the Interior on their publication \"Indian and Eskimo Children\" winning an award for excellence. The documents express pride and appreciation for the publication and highlight the importance of learning about and respecting the traditions and culture of American Indians and Eskimos. The publication aims to educate children about these indigenous communities."]](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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Pride in Indian and Eskimo Children: A Story of Recognition and Appreciation")
![["Commissioner Robert L. Bennett believes in the abilities and capabilities of the Indian people and advocates for high expectations and partnership with Indian leadership. He emphasizes the need to eliminate paternalism, address the failure expectancy among young Indian people, and involve states in taking more responsibility for their Indian populations. Bennett also highlights the importance of developing Indian resources for economic growth and providing quality education for Indian children. He stresses the need for cooperation between federal, state, and local governments to support the advancement of Indian communities."]](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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Communities: A Call for State Collaboration and Responsibility")