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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission
- Date:
- 1949-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Resolutions of the National Congress of American Indians: Annual Convention Report
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Indian Policy Review Commission: A Plea for Increased Representation, Preservation of Rights, and Active Rebuilding
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Apache Nation, Mescalero Apache Nation
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Kenneth Smith, General Manager of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon, expressed support for Senate Joint Resolution 133, which would establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. He highlighted the accomplishments of the Warm Springs Reservation in education, housing, and economic development, emphasizing the importance of initiative from within the community. Smith also raised concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs' funding and leadership, urging for more responsible and effective implementation of their Trust responsibility. He commended the Committee for their interest in Indian issues and believed that the establishment of the American Indian Policy Commission would bring new direction to Indian programs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0004.jpg "Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission")
![["The National Congress of American Indians adopted resolutions during their 1969 convention in Albuquerque, addressing various issues such as treaty hunting and fishing rights, Indian schools, membership in tribal organizations, mining regulations, and Indian actors in television and movies. The resolutions also covered topics such as Indian education, water rights, taxation, sovereignty, health services, and support for specific legislation. The organization expressed support for defending treaty rights against state interference and harassment."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0002.jpg "1969 Resolutions of the National Congress of American Indians: Annual Convention Report")
![["The Mescalero Apache Tribe and the National Tribal Chairmen's Association express their support for Senate Joint Resolution No. 133, which establishes the Indian Policy Review Commission. They highlight the need for increased representation of Indian members on the commission, push for legislation benefiting Indians to be passed promptly, emphasize the importance of preserving water resources on Indian reservations, and call for the submission of Indian community development and rehabilitation plans. They also stress the importance of appointing qualified Indians to the commission staff for effective communication and participation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0008.jpg "Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Indian Policy Review Commission: A Plea for Increased Representation, Preservation of Rights, and Active Rebuilding")