1. From Mud Huts to Prosperity: The Ak-Chin Indian Community's Success Story Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0012 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: From Mud Huts to Prosperity: The Ak-Chin Indian Community's Success Story Date: 1976-06-07 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans Topic: Indians of North America--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation Congress: 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Ak-Chin Indian community is facing a critical water shortage that is threatening their only source of income from farming. They have sought assistance from Congress to implement promised water rights from 1912. Despite facing skepticism and challenges, the tribe has made strides towards self-sufficiency through their farming operation and community development. The success story of the Ak-Chin tribe is a testament to their perseverance and determination to overcome obstacles."]](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_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0012_thumbnail.jpg "From Mud Huts to Prosperity: The Ak-Chin Indian Community's Success Story")