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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Modification of Definition of Indian for Preference in Employment
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Eligibility
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: A Call for Change: The Osage Tribal Council Controversy
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribe's Response to Proposed Legislation
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Declaration of Congressional Policy Against Termination of Federal Responsibility to American Indian and Alaskan Natives
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe Nation, Seminole Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cayuga Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Policy Clarification for Indian Housing Authorities: Management Capability for New Housing Projects
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call to Support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Lenape Nation, Chippewa Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing Programs: A Statement by Reaves Nahwooksy
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_34_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Funding for Hammon School: Bureau of Indian Affairs Response
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document requests a change in the definition of \"Indian\" for the purpose of employment preference in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It discusses the statutory basis for the preference, the need to harmonize the definition with existing laws, and the historical context of the Indian Reorganization Act. The document asks for modification of the current regulation to include descendants of recognized tribes and individuals with a certain degree of Indian ancestry."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Modification of Definition of Indian for Preference in Employment")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to Mr. Joseph C. Muskrat's inquiry about the selection process for the Albuquerque Area Director position. The position was re-advertised after an initial impasse, and although Mr. Muskrat was found to be highly qualified, he did not meet the criteria for Indian preference eligibility. The Bureau's policy on Indian preference eligibility was explained, and it was mentioned that efforts were being made to change the criteria to comply with the statute. Mr. Ronald Esguerra was appointed as the Area Director. The Bureau also mentioned receiving letters of commendation for Mr. Muskrat from Senators Stevenson, Percy, and Domenici. The Bureau responded to the letters, explaining why Mr. Muskrat was not further considered for the position."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Eligibility")
![["The document is from Gladys Shunkanolah Rouvalk, a Full Blood Osage Indian, to U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the proposal of a General Tribal Council with voting eligibility based on Osage Blood Quantum. The document highlights grievances such as discrimination, hiring practices, and illegal actions by the current Tribal Council. Rouvalk requests Congress to act upon the change of Tribal Government for the relief of true Osage Indians."]](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_140_45_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: A Call for Change: The Osage Tribal Council Controversy")
![["The Chief of the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma sent a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding a poll conducted on March 2, 1976. The poll showed that the majority of Osage people did not favor a change in their form of government. The Chief expressed concerns about the proposed legislation, which would create a second Council and potentially exclude those with less than 1/4 blood from participating in tribal government affairs. The Chief urged Senator Bartlett not to introduce the legislation based on the results of the poll. The Chief also sent copies of the letter to other government officials and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](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_140_45_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribe's Response to Proposed Legislation")
![["This concurrent resolution declares the Congressional policy against the termination of federal responsibility to American Indians and Alaskan Natives. It recognizes the trustee obligation of the United States to these groups and reaffirms that the United States will continue to fulfill its trust responsibilities, including health, education, and welfare. The resolution emphasizes the importance of improving social and economic development efforts for Indian people and maximizing opportunities for Indian control and self-determination."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Declaration of Congressional Policy Against Termination of Federal Responsibility to American Indian and Alaskan Natives")
![["Eleven native Oklahomans have been appointed to a commission to help shape future Indian legislation. United States Senator Dewey Bartlett plans to press for federal school aid for the Tulsa school system. The commission is focused on the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975, which allows tribes to take control of some services. Bartlett also discussed the issue of crude oil decontrol and its potential impact on gasoline prices. Chief Harry Belvin of the Choctaws announced he would not seek re-election."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission")
![["The document is a response to a memorandum regarding Indian Housing Authorities' management capability for new housing projects. The Regional Administrator is developing a policy clarification applicable to all IHAs nationwide, providing interim guidance for Oklahoma IHAs. The document emphasizes the importance of defining acceptable rent collections levels and developing systematic approaches for long-term improvement. It also stresses the need for leniency towards families facing genuine hardships, while urging the Area Office to consider each IHA application individually based on its merits."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Policy Clarification for Indian Housing Authorities: Management Capability for New Housing Projects")
![["The Association of American Indian Physicians is urging all American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Indian organizations to support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852. The bill is currently stalled in legislative processes and needs strong support to move forward. It is important for individuals to contact their state delegation, House committees, and other House members to express support for the bill. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and media to garner further support for the legislation."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call to Support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852")
![["Reaves Nahwooksy, Coordinator of Indian Programs at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, spoke before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs about the progress and goals of Indian housing production. The Department aims to meet commitments for housing production, with a focus on Oklahoma. They have specific goals for future housing production and have addressed concerns raised by Congress, including jurisdictional issues and the need for a handbook summarizing procedures for Indian housing. The Department has published proposed regulations for comment and is working on finalizing them, which will improve the Indian housing programs."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing Programs: A Statement by Reaves Nahwooksy")
![["A response to a letter from Senator Bartlett regarding funding needs for the Hammon School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has adopted a policy of local tribal determination for resource allocation, and a planning allowance of $30,000 is available for the school in FY 1975. The funds can be used for physical facilities or other purposes, subject to mutual agreement between the school and the Bureau."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_34_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Institute%20of%20the%20Southern%20Plains,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_34_1_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Funding for Hammon School: Bureau of Indian Affairs Response")