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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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_026_1_235_15_041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter to Commissioner Bruce Regarding Contract Protest by Ramah Navaho High School Directors
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0083
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Andrew Stein's Lavish Southampton Party for American Indian Awareness
- Date:
- 1970-07-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Navajo Indians, Cherokee Nation, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris's Efforts to Assist Miss Berdena Sue Willey in Obtaining Scholarship Assistance
- Date:
- 1970-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Report: Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards' Trip to Washington, D.C.
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on the Treatment of Navajo Students in Shiprock, New Mexico: 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Federal Funding Misuse: The Plight of Deprived Indian Children in U.S Schools
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is continuously accepting applications for professional positions in Indian education, including elementary and secondary teachers and guidance counselors. The agency offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as opportunities to work with American Indian children in various states. Educators are responsible for preparing Indian youth for successful living and are provided with housing, medical, and dental services. The work year consists of 12 months, with a 9-month school term and opportunities for annual leave, educational leave, and training. Teachers work a 40-hour week, with responsibilities for instructional programs and preparation. Guidance Counselors work in boarding schools and provide counseling and domiciliary care for students. Working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offers career advancement in the Federal Civil Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_002_thumbnail.jpg "Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions")
![["The document is a proposal for the establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. It highlights the lack of adequate legal representation for American Indians and the need for specialized legal expertise. The proposed fund aims to protect and advance the rights of Indians through legal action on four levels, including preparing and prosecuting test cases of national importance, supporting Indian lawyers on reservations, conducting analyses of legislative and administrative actions, and informing Indians of developments that may affect their legal status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund")
![["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 letter from Ramah Navajo High School to Commissioner Louis Bruce expresses their concerns about the contract signed under the \"Buy Indian Act\" for education services. They believe education should not be treated as a commodity and that contracts should be drawn up using the Johnson O'Malley law specifically for education. They also argue for the inclusion of an arbitration clause in the contract to resolve disputes between the school board and the government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_041_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter to Commissioner Bruce Regarding Contract Protest by Ramah Navaho High School Directors")
![["Andrew Stein threw a lavish party in Southampton, featuring performances by Native American artists, including Sioux singer Floyd Westerman and Kiowa dancer Perry Horse. The event aimed to promote awareness and positivity towards Native Americans and was attended by various prominent figures, including Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Eleanor Searle Whitney. The party highlighted the mistreatment of Native Americans throughout history and called for action to correct the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0083_thumbnail.jpg "Andrew Stein's Lavish Southampton Party for American Indian Awareness")
![["The document is from Dillon Platero, the Director of Rough Rock Demonstration School, to Senator Fred R. Harris, informing him of their efforts to obtain a high school facility for the Navajo community. The school board wants a school that reflects Navajo culture and provides vocational training, and they are involving the community in the planning and construction process. The school will be controlled by the Navajo School Board and offer personalized instruction with a low student-teacher ratio. They are seeking funds from the federal government and private initiatives to make their dream a reality. Senator Harris expresses interest in supporting their efforts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris's Efforts to Assist Miss Berdena Sue Willey in Obtaining Scholarship Assistance")
![["Major changes are planned for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in the United States, including replacing area directors and agency superintendents who have been on an Indian Reservation for more than two years. The policy of rotating and changing superintendents is part of a realignment at the Washington level initiated by Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Louis Bruce."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970")
![["In November 1971, the Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards traveled to Washington, D.C. to address issues with funding for Indian controlled schools and legal obstacles. They presented a position paper with five key points to government officials. The trip included meetings with BIA officials and congressional aides to discuss their concerns and seek support for their cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_007_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Report: Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards' Trip to Washington, D.C.")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. Norma Ruth Harvey regarding the treatment of Indian students at the public school in Shiprock, New Mexico. The Department of the Interior has responded, stating that a petition was circulated by students, leading to a meeting with parents and tribal leaders. A Navajo legal aid organization has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the students, which is pending in Federal Court. Mrs. Harvey had previously contacted Senator Harris about discrimination against Navajo students by white teachers at the school. The letter details instances of harassment, threats, intimidation, and physical abuse towards Navajo students. Mrs. Harvey is willing to provide testimony under oath and has faced accusations from local authorities. The situation is described as a reaction to \"Navajo Power\" and a paranoid persecution of Navajo students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on the Treatment of Navajo Students in Shiprock, New Mexico: 1971")
![["Federal funds intended for deprived Indian children have been misused by local officials for luxury equipment and to keep down school taxes. The NAACP's Legal Defense Fund and Harvard's Center for Law and Education conducted a study revealing the misuse of $66 million in federal funds meant for Indian children, including funds for free school lunches and transportation. The study also found instances of mistreatment and abuse of Indian children in schools, with allegations of racism and brutality towards Indian students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_025_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Funding Misuse: The Plight of Deprived Indian Children in U.S Schools")