1. Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Page H. Belcher Collection Title: Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective Date: 1969-04-12 Creator: Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Topic: Education--United States Congress: 91st (1969-1971)
![["Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective")