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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Creek Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing: Testimony from the Housing Assistance Council Inc. Executive Director,
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- National Tribal Chairmen's Association Convention: Indian Self-Determination on Tribal Terms
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Cavanaugh, Gordon
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Sac and Fox Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Senate Resolution 48: Repudiating the Termination of the National Indian Policy and Establishing Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Self-Determination Through Legislation
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp 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:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Kyl, John H.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Enhancing Indian Self-Determination through Legislative Reform: Testimony of John H. Kyl
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Joseph R. Hanson, Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Farmers Home Administration, discussed the agency's efforts to improve services for Native Americans, including loan and grant programs specifically for Indians. The agency took actions to strengthen outreach programs, improve communication, and provide training for staff to better serve Indian populations. Examples were given of loans made to tribes and individual Indians for housing and water system projects. Overall, there has been significant growth in benefits received by Indians from FmHA programs in recent years."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration")
![["Gordon Cavanaugh, the Executive Director of the Housing Assistance Council, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in 1975 about the housing needs of rural poor people, with a focus on Indian housing problems. He discussed the complexities of the Indian housing delivery system and highlighted the inadequacy of federal housing programs in meeting the needs of the Indian population. Cavanaugh commended the Subcommittee for addressing these issues and offered recommendations for improving the quality of housing for Indians."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing: Testimony from the Housing Assistance Council Inc. Executive Director,")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is holding its Fourth Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the theme of \"Indian Self-Determination Indian Plank On Tribal Terms\". The convention aims to address key issues in Indian programs and develop an Indian plank to present to the Democratic and Republican parties. Travel funds are being negotiated with Federal agencies for eligible tribes. Further details on the convention arrangements will be provided."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0004_thumbnail.jpg "National Tribal Chairmen's Association Convention: Indian Self-Determination on Tribal Terms")
![["The document outlines a Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs hearing on Indian housing, with various witnesses representing different Native American nations and housing authorities in Oklahoma. The hearing took place on August 6 at the Holiday Inn in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and continued on August 7 at the WCD Building in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Witnesses discussed issues related to housing needs, regulations, and progress in providing housing for Native American communities."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities")
![["Mrs. Juanita L. Learned is inquiring about her candidacy for the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs and has not received any updates. The Concho School is requesting to keep their current Superintendent, Mr. C. O. Tillman, as they believe he has greatly improved the school's quality and fear a decline if he is transferred. Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, is aware of both situations and is keeping informed."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Resolution 48: Repudiating the Termination of the National Indian Policy and Establishing Self-Determination")
![["The Miami Indians of Oklahoma and Indiana have been awarded over $5.5 million in Indian Claims Commission judgments, representing the difference in what the tribe received for lands ceded in the 1800s and their actual fair value. The funds have been appropriated since 1969 and will be distributed to 5,078 eligible Miami Indians, with each individual expected to receive about $1,100. Payments will be processed through the Treasury Department and checks will be mailed directly to recipients. Shares for Miami members under 18 will be placed in minors' trust accounts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indian Self-Determination Through Legislation")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is urging the Nixon Administration to keep its promise to improve services for American Indians. They are calling for the realignment of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be implemented without interference. The organization believes that the focus on reorganization has delayed the delivery of services to Indian people and is advocating for more consultation with elected tribal officials for better decision-making."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action")
![["Marjorie Wooten, on behalf of the Chilocco Indian School Board, thanks Congressman Happy Camp for his support and interest in their problems at the school. She expresses gratitude for his courtesy and notes that his involvement has lifted their hopes and encouraged them. She also mentions their support for President Nixon's stand on amnesty for draft evaders and deserters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_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")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced plans to double the funding for improvements at Chilocco School from $300,000 to as much as $600,000. They also plan to request an additional $500,000 for the design of a new school building. The funds will be used for rehabilitation of dormitories, campus buildings, and general refurbishing. Congressional permission is needed for the re-appropriation of funds, but work at Chilocco could begin early in the spring."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Enhancing Indian Self-Determination through Legislative Reform: Testimony of John H. Kyl")
![["The Kaw Indian Business Committee supports the renewal of Chilocco Indian School and recommends that the School Board be given more consideration in the decision-making process. Newman Littlewalker has been delegated to represent the Kaw Tribe in all matters pertaining to the school. This resolution was passed in March 1973."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017")