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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Mid America Consulting Service: Empowering the Cheyenne and Arapaho Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Program
- Date:
- 1979-06-25
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Rescind Chickasaw Nation Election Procedures and Regulations
- Date:
- 1979-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Native American Sovereignty: A Call for Government Accountability
- Date:
- 1979-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Jurisdictional Problems in Indian Country: A Call for Action from Oklahoma Delegation
- Date:
- 1979-09-19
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action
- Date:
- 1979-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action
- Date:
- 1979-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Creek Nation, Chippewa Nation, Chilocco Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Meramec Lake Maintenance: A Letter from Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1979-10-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against the Establishment of the Tallgrass Prairie National Reserve
- Date:
- 1979-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Osage Tribal Council Opposing Bill S.2166
- Date:
- 1979-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma is concerned about a bill that would amend Public Law 280 to place Indian country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They have sent a resolution outlining their position to Congressman James Jones and are requesting his opposition to any Federal Congressional action affecting the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma without tribal consent."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma")
![["Congressman Glenn English received requests for assistance from Juanita L. Learned, Chairperson of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, regarding the availability of resources for Clinton Indian Hospital and the use of Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) funds. Responses from the United States Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services address the concerns raised by the tribes and assure that the matter will be given careful attention. The Department of Health and Human Services also explains the actions taken by the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Indian Health Service in response to budget constraints. Congressman English forwarded the inquiries to the appropriate agencies for further review and response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_1_0000-Labor,%20CETA,%20Cheyenne-Arapaho%20Tribe,%201979,%201983-1984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Mid America Consulting Service: Empowering the Cheyenne and Arapaho Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Program")
![["Ray Hatton, a candidate for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, is appealing to Secretary Cecil D. Andrus of the Department of Interior to intervene in the tribal election process. He raises concerns about the lack of transparency and democratic principles in the election procedures and regulations approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hatton believes that the incumbent candidate has biasedly influenced the election process Carl Albert to his advantage, and requests for the removal or reassignment of the Area Director responsible for approving the regulations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_009_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Rescind Chickasaw Nation Election Procedures and Regulations")
![["The document consists of two letters addressed to United States Representative James R. Jones regarding concerns about federal funds being given to Native American tribes and their autonomy in legal matters. The writers question the justification for providing funds to tribes that have their own courts and laws, and express Carl Albert confusion about the coexistence of two sets of laws in one country. They seek clarification on the direction of the government in these matters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_008_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Sovereignty: A Call for Government Accountability")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responding to concerns raised by Roper about jurisdictional problems in \"Indian Country\" in Oklahoma. Jones acknowledges the issue and mentions that the Oklahoma Delegation is working on finding a solution. He has reached out to state officials for their input and is hopeful that action will be taken soon to address Carl Albert the problem. Jones assures Roper that the delegation is committed to finding a solution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_007_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Jurisdictional Problems in Indian Country: A Call for Action from Oklahoma Delegation")
![["A letter written by Richard S. Williamson on behalf of the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding potential legislation to amend the Older Americans Act to allow Indian elderly to fully participate in funded programs. The document references testimony by George Effman, Chairman of NICOA, before the Senate Subcommittee on Aging, highlighting the need for direct funding to Indian tribes under the act. The document also includes a summary of Effman's testimony and outlines the efforts of NICOA to advocate for the Indian elderly community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Older%20Americans%20Act%20-%20Indian%20Amendment,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action")
![["During the 1971-72 school year, Chilocco Indian School had a diverse student body representing a wide range of tribes. The number of pupils from each tribe varied, with some tribes having only one or two students while others had larger groups. Some of the tribes represented included Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Navajo, and Pima. Overall, there was a total of 76 tribes represented at the school during that school year."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action")
![["Marsha McClain wrote a letter to James R. Jones expressing concerns about the upkeep of Meramec Lake in Indian Country. Jones acknowledges the issue and mentions the lack of law enforcement involvement in Indian lands. He states that he is working on the problem with the Oklahoma Delegation and will investigate the specific situation on a trip to Pawnee County. Jones assures McClain that he will view the situation at Meramec Lake and see if there is any way to provide assistance. He thanks McClain for bringing her concerns to his attention and encourages her to contact him in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Meramec Lake Maintenance: A Letter from Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The Osage Tribal Council resolution opposes H.R. 5592, which would establish the Tallgrass Carl Albert Prairie National Reserve in Kansas and Oklahoma. The resolution states that the proposed park would negatively impact the Osage Tribe's leasing program for oil and gas exploration, as well as the livelihood of those dependent on mineral income. It also argues that the cattlemen in the Osage County area are best suited for the preservation of the Tallgrass Carl Albert prairie, and raises concerns about the Corps of Engineers' projects subordinating a significant portion of the Osage Mineral Estate. The resolution requests that the Secretary of the Interior and members of Congress Carl Albert oppose the establishment of the reserve."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Tribe,%201980--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_006_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against the Establishment of the Tallgrass Prairie National Reserve")
![["The Osage Tribal Council is opposed to Senate Bill 2166, which aims to promote Native American culture and art but could have negative effects on the Pueblo Tribe. They are joining other organizations in opposing the bill and requesting amendments to protect the rights and way of life of Native American children. They are seeking the assistance of Honorable James R. Jones in addressing this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Native%20Americans%20-%20General,%201979-1980%20--%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Osage Tribal Council Opposing Bill S.2166")