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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Comments on Proposed Rules for Indian and Native American Programs under JTPA
- Date:
- 1983-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Navajo Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Department of Labor Allocates $47 Million for Indian and Native American Training Programs
- Date:
- 1983-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response to Concerns Regarding JTPA Funding Allotment for Native American Organizations
- Date:
- 1983-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Dana L. Ketcher to Congressman James R. Jones regarding Flaming Rainbow University and the Cherokee Nation; Letter from Cherokee Nation; Appeal by Dow, Lohnes, and Albertson
- Date:
- 1985-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Finance and Financial Sector, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America.
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Proposed Regulations for Indian and Native American Programs under JTPA
- Date:
- 1985-05-14
- 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:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James O. Hood III Collection
- Title:
- John Kerry's Commitment to Native American Sovereignty and Progress
- Date:
- 1989-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 101st (1989-1991)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_29_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Best Wishes for Future Endeavors: A Letter from Glenn English
- Date:
- 1991-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 102nd (1991-1993)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James O. Hood III Collection
- Title:
- Kerry-Edwards' New Direction in Native American Policy and Critique of Bush's Understanding of Tribal Sovereignty
- Date:
- 2004-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 108th (2003-2005)
![["The Department of Labor has allocated nearly $47 million in Job Training Partnership Act funds to 194 Indian and Native American tribes and groups for job and training programs from October 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984. This allocation is part of a larger fund of $108,925,000 for 21 months. The funds will support over 20,000 participants for the first period and 26,500 for the second period in various training programs. The largest allocation went to the Navaho Tribe of Indians at the Window Rock Reservation in Arizona."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0000-Labor,%20Job%20Training%20Partnership%20Act,%20Native%20Americans,%201983-1984,%201992-1993/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Comments on Proposed Rules for Indian and Native American Programs under JTPA")
![["The Department of Labor responded to concerns raised by Congressman English about the allocation of funds to Indian and Native American organizations under the Job Training Partnership Act. They explained that the use of the 1980 census data is necessary for allocating funds and that reductions in funding were due to changes in demographic data and overall funding reductions. The Department stated that their allotments are based on the best available data and follow regulations, and directed technical concerns about census data to the Bureau of the Census."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0000-Labor,%20Job%20Training%20Partnership%20Act,%20Native%20Americans,%201983-1984,%201992-1993/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Department of Labor Allocates $47 Million for Indian and Native American Training Programs")
![["The United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration responds to a letter from Congressman Glenn English regarding funding for the Caddo Indian Tribe's Job Training Partnership Act grant. The Department explains the formula used for funding tribes in Oklahoma and states that they have not received any comments from the Caddo Indian Tribe regarding their funding level. They plan to update the funding based on 1990 Census data for Program Year 1994. Congressman English is invited to contact Mr. Paul A. Maynard for further questions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0000-Labor,%20Job%20Training%20Partnership%20Act,%20Native%20Americans,%201983-1984,%201992-1993/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Concerns Regarding JTPA Funding Allotment for Native American Organizations")
![["The letter is an appeal from Dana Ketcher on behalf of 84 Cherokee students attending Flaming Rainbow University who were denied Higher Education grants. The denial was based on the university not providing letter grades and the funds being exhausted for students at fully"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Dana L. Ketcher to Congressman James R. Jones regarding Flaming Rainbow University and the Cherokee Nation; Letter from Cherokee Nation; Appeal by Dow, Lohnes, and Albertson")
![["Multiple letters have been sent to the Department of Labor urging the prompt publication of proposed regulations for the Job Training Partnership Act. Indian tribes and organizations in Oklahoma are concerned about delays in publishing the regulations and have specific concerns about program effectiveness, support services, administrative costs, and performance standards. Members of the Oklahoma Congressional delegation have requested a meeting with Department of Labor officials to address these concerns and ensure that Indian Grantees have the opportunity to run programs that meet their needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0000-Labor,%20Job%20Training%20Partnership%20Act,%20Native%20Americans,%201983-1984,%201992-1993/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Proposed Regulations for Indian and Native American Programs under JTPA")
![["John Kerry has shown a strong commitment to supporting Native Americans, pledging to appoint Native Americans to key positions in his administration, improve access to health care and education, and strengthen tribal sovereignty. He has a record of legislation for Native Americans and has been proactive in addressing the needs of specific tribes. Kerry and his running mate, John Edwards, also have plans to improve infrastructure, housing, and environmental protection in Indian Country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20O.%20Hood%20III%20Collection,%201896-2008/Campaign%20Memorabilia,%201896-2008-CAC_PP_065_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0000%20-%20Kerry%20-%20Edwards%20Campaign%20Memorabilia,%202004/thumbnails/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "John Kerry's Commitment to Native American Sovereignty and Progress")
![["The document is a request for support in changing hiring practices to mandate verification of tribal membership for individuals claiming to be American Indian on employment forms. It highlights concerns about individuals falsely claiming Native American status to meet affirmative action quotas and proposes a solution to require verification from tribal governments. Another letter opposes a proposal to charge for health care services for Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_29_0000-Management%20and%20Budget,%201986-1992/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_29_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Best Wishes for Future Endeavors: A Letter from Glenn English")
![["The document discusses John Kerry's Native American policy, which focuses on respecting and honoring tribal sovereignty, creating jobs and economic development, improving access to quality healthcare, and organizing a meeting with tribal leaders to work towards trust reform. Kerry's plan contrasts with President Bush's lack of understanding of tribal sovereignty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20O.%20Hood%20III%20Collection,%201896-2008/Campaign%20Memorabilia,%201896-2008-CAC_PP_065_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0000%20-%20Kerry%20-%20Edwards%20Campaign%20Memorabilia,%202004/thumbnails/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Kerry-Edwards' New Direction in Native American Policy and Critique of Bush's Understanding of Tribal Sovereignty")