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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Title II of S. 1017: Indian Education Assistance Act
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Indian Affairs and Education Reform: S. 1017, S. 1340, S. 1342, S. 1343 (197
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- National Tribal Chairmen's Association: A Historical Overview and Position Statement Regarding the Illegal Occupation of Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms"
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Sac and Fox Tribe Affairs, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970)
- Date:
- 1970-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["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")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has released a new booklet titled \"Indian Education: Steps to Progress in the 70's\" which outlines various programs aimed at improving the education of American Indians. The booklet covers topics such as Federal schools, boarding schools, colleges, adult education, teacher training, and bilingual education. It emphasizes the importance of education in advancing the Indian community and is available for purchase at $1.05."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Title II of S. 1017: Indian Education Assistance Act")
![["The Indian Claims Commission has issued its annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1973. The report is being provided to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Commission aims to maintain the rate of progress shown in the report in the future."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Indian Affairs and Education Reform: S. 1017, S. 1340, S. 1342, S. 1343 (197")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is an organization of elected or appointed chairmen of Indian reservations and federally recognized tribes, established to serve as the official voice of Indian leaders. The organization aims to provide meaningful consultation, direct federal programs and funds, approve Indian policies, demand fair treatment for Indians, and protect treaty rights and relationships among Indian reservations. The association condemns the illegal entry and occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building in Washington, D.C., and calls for the rebuilding of the building and the dismissal of officials responsible for its security failure. They also reject support for dissident groups claiming to represent reservation people and call for their prosecution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0009_thumbnail.jpg "National Tribal Chairmen's Association: A Historical Overview and Position Statement Regarding the Illegal Occupation of Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Honorable Carl Albert and Happy Camp regarding Indian education programs. Happy Camp thanks Carl Albert for sharing a letter from constituents involved in the Pennsylvania State University Indian Principalship Training program, which includes suggestions for improving Indian education. The constituents suggest a more comprehensive adult education program in southeastern Oklahoma and turning Bureau of Indian Affairs schools over to recognized tribal councils. Carl Albert expresses appreciation for the suggestions and promises to consider them when education programs come before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms\"")
![["The letter is from Elmer Manatowa, Jr., the Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, expressing concern about the decision made by the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding bills favored by the tribe. He asks for no further action to be taken until the tribe's Annual General Council Meeting on August 29th, where he will make a full report and recommendations. The decision could potentially result in a loss of funds for tribal members, so he is seeking additional direction from the General Council. Manatowa also thanks Congressman John N. (Happy) Camp for his hospitality during a recent visit to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Sac and Fox Tribe Affairs, 1970")
![["Congressman Happy Camp thanked Mrs. Malzahn for her hospitality and enclosed information she had requested. The Indian Health Service has made significant progress since 1955, including building hospitals and health centers, providing training programs, and improving environmental health services. The program aims to raise the health of Native Americans and reduce infant deaths. The health program includes a range of services and has expanded since its inception. Native Americans still face economic and health challenges, but the program has made strides in improving health outcomes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970)")