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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimonial Input on Indian Housing Program
- Date:
- 1975-04-09
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Clarifying the Benefits of the Mutual Help Program for Low-Income Indian Families
- Date:
- 1975-04-09
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Indian Housing Problems in Oklahoma: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1975-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Unique Federal - Indian Relationship: A Response to Mr. G.C. Southerland
- Date:
- 1975-04-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: A Statement by Lorraine F. Misiaszek
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett 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:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- Kyl, John H.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Nation, Mescalero Apache Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Panel Discussion: Exploring the Indian Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony in Support of the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 by NEA President Mrs. Catharine Barrett
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing for Better Health: Statement by Dr. Emery A. Johnson
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Dr. Arn Henderson appeared before the Indian Affairs sub-committee hearings on Indian Housing in August 1975 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett thanked Dr. Henderson for his testimony and for providing a copy of his final report to the committee. The report will be important for future evaluations of the Indian Housing 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_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Testimonial Input on Indian Housing Program")
![["The document addresses Mr. Sharp's complaints about the Mutual Help program, stating that he is not being financially victimized but is actually benefiting from the heavy Federal subsidies provided. It explains that the program allows low-income Indian families to afford homeownership opportunities that they would not be able to afford on their own. The document encourages Mr. Sharp to contact Mr. Froman for further clarification and assistance, and emphasizes that the program is beneficial for low-income Indian families."]](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_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Clarifying the Benefits of the Mutual Help Program for Low-Income Indian Families")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett expresses his concern about Indian housing problems in Oklahoma and schedules field hearings to discuss and address the issues. He urges Calvin G. Beames, Chairman of the Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, to participate in the hearings or submit information about housing deficiencies. Beames appreciates Bartlett's efforts and mentions that discussions with the Area Office in Oklahoma City have been favorable."]](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_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Indian Housing Problems in Oklahoma: A Call to Action")
![["The document includes correspondence between the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Mr. G.C. Southerland regarding Indian health services and the unique relationship between Indian tribes and the Federal government. It discusses the legal-historical basis for the special treatment of Indians, as well as their eligibility for both special Federal Indian programs and general Federal programs. The Speaker's office also provides a Supreme Court opinion on Indian employment preference for Mr. Southerland's reference."]](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_139_16_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Unique Federal - Indian Relationship: A Response to Mr. G.C. Southerland")
![["Lorraine F. Misiaszek presented comments and recommendations on the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973. She commended Senator Jackson, Senator Abourezk, and the Committee for their work on the bill, highlighting the importance of allowing tribes flexibility in assuming parts of programs that affect them. She also addressed the need for better cooperation between states and tribes in education, broader definitions of educational programs, fair pay for educational personnel, and tribal representation in advisory councils. Furthermore, she emphasized the critical need for school construction funds and land acquisition privileges for tribes establishing educational agencies and schools."]](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_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: A Statement by Lorraine F. Misiaszek")
![["Joe Upicksoun, Chairman of the Education Committee of the National Tribal Chairmen's Association, expresses support for S. 1017 and its provisions aimed at improving educational services for Federally connected Indian children. He specifically supports Title I, the Indian Self-Determination Act, and Title II, which aims to correct abuses of the Johnson-O'Malley Act and involve Indian parents in education programs. However, he recommends amending the JOM Act to explicitly authorize contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. He also suggests changes to provisions related to training programs and school construction to better serve the needs of Indian children."]](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_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_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")
![["Valentino Cordova, Chairman of the All Indian Pueblo Council and New Mexico Indian Education Board of Regents, opposes bill S.1017 in its current form as it does not provide new ideas in Indian education. He suggests amendments to involve Indian tribes more in education decisions, such as changing definitions, allowing federal employees to work with tribes, and giving more authority to Indian community education committees. Cordova emphasizes the importance of Indian self-determination in administering funds and services for Indian students."]](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_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017")
![["A panel discussion will be held to discuss the Indian Self-Determination Act, which gives federally-recognized tribes the power to determine their relationship with the federal government. The panelists will examine the strengths and weaknesses of the act, the legal definition of \"Indian,\" and whether the act is a step towards ending federal trusteeship. The discussion is part of a series of public forums on Bicentennial issues sponsored by the University of Tulsa."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Panel Discussion: Exploring the Indian Self-Determination Act")
![["Catharine Barrett, President of the National Education Association, provided testimony in support of the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 before the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. The NEA supports the bill, which allows for maximum Indian input and control in education programs. They also provided suggestions for funding formulas and additional support for Alaska. The NEA estimates that the cost for the first year would be around $42 million."]](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_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony in Support of the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 by NEA President Mrs. Catharine Barrett")
![["The Kiowa Business Committee recommends Mr. Lawrence Ware for the position of Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Oklahoma and Kansas. They believe his background in the military, Civil Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs qualifies him for the position and his dedication to the tribes will help him resolve issues facing them. Congressman Happy Camp thanks Chairman Bob Cannon for the recommendation and assures him that they will consider Mr. Ware for the position."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing for Better Health: Statement by Dr. Emery A. Johnson")