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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Equity: Addressing the Needs of Indian Elderly Under the Older Americans Act
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title VIII: Grants for Indian Tribes under the Older Americans Act of 1965
- Date:
- 1977-11-19
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["In the 1971-72 school year at Chilocco Indian School, a total of 520 students were enrolled across 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The number of boys and girls enrolled varied in each grade level."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Equity: Addressing the Needs of Indian Elderly Under the Older Americans Act")
![["The philosophy of education at Chilocco School focuses on facilitating the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will be useful later in life. The curriculum should be flexible, interconnected, and promote creativity. The school aims to educate students on good citizenship, democracy, economic trends, and social welfare. It also emphasizes the development of functional knowledge, critical thinking, and appreciation for diversity. The objectives include teaching democratic governance, preserving Indian heritage, analyzing economic resources, promoting good health, and fostering social and academic growth. Additionally, the school aims to provide individualized support for students, encourage independent study skills, and improve relationships with others."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title VIII: Grants for Indian Tribes under the Older Americans Act of 1965")