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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Investigation into Drug Situation at Fort Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Kessler, Edwin, III, 1928-2017
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Completion of New Dormitories at Riverside Indian School
- Date:
- 1977-10-12
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Inefficiencies in Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1977-10-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Services for Older Indians: A Legislative Proposal
- Date:
- 1977-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Transfer of Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1978-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Johnson O'Malley Operational Support Funding for Indian Children
- Date:
- 1978-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Native American Education: The Department of Education Act of 1977
- Date:
- 1978-03-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Funding for Kiowa Tribe Adult Education Grant Application
- Date:
- 1978-04-29
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Support for Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma's Funding Application under Indian Education Act
- Date:
- 1978-05-12
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Ensuring Native American Employment: An Urgent Call to Action
- Date:
- 1978-08-16
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["Dosel Realty Agency in Miami, Oklahoma, informs Mr. Harold Kesler that there is no record of land being allocated to Charles Nitzschke or Chi-Cin-Noha. The agency also states that the Miami Indians of Oklahoma do not own any land in a restricted status in Oklahoma. Additionally, Kiowa Indian Services Inc. requests the tribal chairmen of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes to investigate the drug and narcotics situation at Fort Sill Indian School and to address the issue with the Anadarko Area Office. They believe that marijuana is being smoked by students on campus and other drugs may be brought in from outside sources. Copies of this request have been sent to various government officials for further action."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0030.jpg "Urgent Request for Investigation into Drug Situation at Fort Sill Indian School")
![["The document addresses concerns about the delayed completion of new dormitories at the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma, which is impacting the capacity for boarding students. The document outlines the reasons for the delay, efforts to expedite the completion of the dormitories, and plans for final inspection and occupancy. The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma has requested that at least one dormitory be completed by August 21 to accommodate students for the fall term. The document emphasizes the importance of completing the construction project to alleviate enrollment problems and ensure the educational welfare of Indian children."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_3_0002.jpg "Urgent Request for Completion of New Dormitories at Riverside Indian School")
![["Senator Henry Bellmon expresses concern about the inefficiency in the administration of Indian Education programs and the lack of response from the Indian Education office to requests for funding. He highlights a specific case from Walters, Oklahoma where the school district is facing financial difficulties due to the lack of reimbursement for the Indian Education program. Bellmon requests a review of the entire Indian Education program and urges for cooperation to address the issue. He also mentions reaching out to the Department of Interior for assistance. Senator Bellmon emphasizes the importance of ensuring that every Indian child and young adult in America receives a quality education."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0021.jpg "Addressing Inefficiencies in Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action")
![["Chilocco Indian School had students from 24 different states during the 1971-72 school year."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0011.jpg "Expanding Services for Older Indians: A Legislative Proposal")
![["Various tribal organizations and councils are expressing concern and opposition to Senate Bill S.991, which proposes transferring Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Programs to a new Federal Department of Education. They argue that the unique needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native educational programs are different from the general population and should remain under the Bureau of Indian Affairs to maintain the trust relationship with Indian tribes. They also request for a detailed plan for the new department's function and the role of Indian education within it, as well as safeguards to ensure adequate funding for Indian education programs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027.jpg "Opposition to Transfer of Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action")
![["The document discusses concerns about the future phase-out of Johnson O'Malley operational support for public schools educating large numbers of Indian children. The Omaha, Winnebago, and Santee Sioux Tribes of Nebraska are requesting immediate action from Congress and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the critical financial status of these schools. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responds by explaining the history and regulations of the Johnson-O'Malley program and the audit process being conducted to determine future operational support for Fiscal Year 1979."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0036.jpg "Concerns Regarding Johnson O'Malley Operational Support Funding for Indian Children")
![["The document discusses the recommendation to include Indian education programs in the new Department of Education, transferring programs currently under the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This transfer would create a comprehensive policy for Indian education and improve opportunities for Indian children and adults. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the trust relationship with Indian tribes and ensuring principles such as tribal sovereignty and self-determination are not undermined. The document also advocates for greater involvement of Indians in the operation of schools serving their children and suggests a phased approach to the transfer of these programs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0009.jpg "Empowering Native American Education: The Department of Education Act of 1977")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma's application for funding under Part C, Adult Education, of Title IV, the Indian Education Act. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expresses support for the funding application and requests fair consideration from the Office of Indian Education. The Kiowa Tribal Administrator, Bobby Cannon, also seeks support from Senator Bellmon and expresses concern about the distribution of grants under the Indian Education Act."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0001.jpg "Supporting Funding for Kiowa Tribe Adult Education Grant Application")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the funding application submitted by the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma under the Title IV, Part C, Indian Education Act. The Deputy Commissioner for Indian Education is reviewing the application and expects to make final funding decisions by late May 1978. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressed his support for the application and requested fair consideration for it. The Office of Congressional Liaison will notify successful applicants in the district prior to the general announcement of awards."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0002.jpg "Support for Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma's Funding Application under Indian Education Act")
![["The document is a letter acknowledging concerns about Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) legislation that would have an adverse impact on Indian participation in the program. The document urges consideration of the needs of Native American communities in extending CETA, including funding for programs, administrative structure, and job opportunities in the private sector. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a special relationship between Indian tribes and the federal government."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0055.jpg "Ensuring Native American Employment: An Urgent Call to Action")