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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of Indian Jurisdiction in Oklahoma: A Call for Congressional Review
- Date:
- 1978-01-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Title: Response to Ms. McClain Regarding Lake Monitoring Situation
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1979-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Potawatomi Tribe, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1979-02-15
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Legal Battles Over Jurisdiction in Indian Country: A Case Study
- Date:
- 1979-05-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Potawatomi Tribe, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Defending Tribal Sovereignty: A Letter to Congressman Jones from the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1979-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Resolution 79-8: Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma Opposes Legislation Affecting Indian Country Jurisdiction
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Amendment of Public Law 280: A Letter to Congressman James Jones
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Rescind Chickasaw Nation Election Procedures and Regulations
- Date:
- 1979-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The State of Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission is requesting assistance from Senator David Boren regarding jurisdictional issues over Indian Country within the Anadarko Area. They are seeking clarification on federal policies and commitments towards Indian tribes, particularly in relation to law enforcement jurisdiction. The Commission has taken action in response to concerns from the Indian community and is working towards establishing a Court of Indian Offenses. They are also appointing qualified law enforcement officers to work in cooperation with federal and local agencies to enhance law enforcement in rural Oklahoma. The Commission emphasizes the importance of government-to-government relationships with tribes and the need to support their powers of self-government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of Indian Jurisdiction in Oklahoma: A Call for Congressional Review")
![["Ruthie received a letter from Ms. McClain expressing frustration that local law enforcement is not monitoring a situation. Ruthie plans to draft a response expressing her frustration as well and stating that she will visit the location on her next trip to Pawnee County to assess Carl Albert the situation and see if there is any way she can help. She will also send a copy of her response and Ms. McClain's letter to Jerry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Response to Ms. McClain Regarding Lake Monitoring Situation")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is protesting the dissolution of the House sub-committee on Indian Affairs and expressing disappointment that Indian people have lost a forum to address Carl Albert their problems. They are urging the Interior committee not to relinquish their responsibility to the Indian people and offering their assistance and information to enhance the lives of Indian people. The document was also sent to various members of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Native%20Americans%20-%20General,%201979-1980%20--%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["Kenneth Black objects to the dissolution of the House Interior Committee's Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and Public Lands. James R. Jones shares his disappointment and assures that the Oklahoma Delegation will monitor the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Native%20Americans%20-%20General,%201979-1980%20--%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["U.S. Attorney Larry Patton disagrees with the ruling by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals that gave the federal government exclusive jurisdiction over crimes committed on Indian allotment lands. The ruling affects the prosecution of a murder case at the Chilocco Indian School. Patton's office is researching the case and may assist in a petition for rehearing. The ruling complicates the jurisdictional issues, especially in cases involving juveniles. The ruling has caused a snag in the trial of Carlton Matthew Grass, a 16-year-old charged with murder at Chilocco Indian School. Some legal experts criticize the delay in deciding whether to prosecute Grass Carl Albert in federal court. Patton is urged to make a decision and address Carl Albert the legal complications arising from the ruling."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_011_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Battles Over Jurisdiction in Indian Country: A Case Study")
![["The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are opposed to legislation that would place Indian country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They believe this would contradict the rights, responsibilities, and authorities of Indian tribal governments. They are requesting that this planned legislation be discarded and that the rights and jurisdictional authorities of Indian tribal governments in Oklahoma be reaffirmed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Tribal Sovereignty: A Letter to Congressman Jones from the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma")
![["The Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, led by Chief Rodney P. Arnette, opposes any Federal Congressional action that would affect the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma. They believe that full assumption of law enforcement responsibilities by the Federal government and tribes would result in increased protection for residents of Indian Country. They assert that giving the state jurisdiction over these lands would be a violation of tribal sovereignty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution 79-8: Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma Opposes Legislation Affecting Indian Country Jurisdiction")
![["The Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is writing to Congressman James Jones to oppose a bill that would place Indian Country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They are requesting that the Congressman review their tribal resolution and oppose any Federal Congressional action affecting the jurisdictional status of Indian Country without tribal consent."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Amendment of Public Law 280: A Letter to Congressman James Jones")
![["The Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma is concerned about a bill that would amend Public Law 280 to place Indian country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They have sent a resolution outlining their position to Congressman James Jones and are requesting his opposition to any Federal Congressional action affecting the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma without tribal consent."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma")
![["Ray Hatton, a candidate for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, is appealing to Secretary Cecil D. Andrus of the Department of Interior to intervene in the tribal election process. He raises concerns about the lack of transparency and democratic principles in the election procedures and regulations approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hatton believes that the incumbent candidate has biasedly influenced the election process Carl Albert to his advantage, and requests for the removal or reassignment of the Area Director responsible for approving the regulations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_009_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Rescind Chickasaw Nation Election Procedures and Regulations")