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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective
- Date:
- 1969-04-12
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Native Education: The Fight for Self-Determination and Reform
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- Oliver, Emmett S.
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education
- Date:
- 1970-07-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Paula Unruh Collection
- Title:
- Contact Directory for Nixon's Re-Election Committee and Tulsa County Republican Organization
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- Unruh, Paula, 1929-2021
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Launches New Program for Local Self-Determination and Opens Six Urban Satellite Centers
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: Services and Developments in 1975
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Officials at Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma are being replaced pending an FBI investigation into conditions at the school. Senator Henry Bellmon expresses confidence that improvements will be made. Students rally in defense of the school, denying allegations of mistreatment and demanding the Bureau of Indian Affairs stop slandering Chilocco. The Bureau is accused of prioritizing profits over quality education. Students vow to fight to save the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions")
![["Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective")
![["The memo discusses the need for design funds of $600,000 for the Chilocco school in Oklahoma. The existing buildings on campus are old and in poor condition, with only a few modern buildings. The proposed facilities include a new secondary school for grades 9-12, with classrooms, special rooms, labs, a gymnasium, and a dormitory for girls. The estimated cost for future construction is $9.8 million."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Native Education: The Fight for Self-Determination and Reform")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris to C. L. Harp, thanking him for his support of a bill to establish a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education. Harp, who has experience with Indian children and education, expresses his agreement with the need for the legislation and suggests integrating Indian children into public schools for better education. He also criticizes the inefficiencies of Indian schools and advocates for more effective measures to improve education for Native American children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education")
![["The document contains a list of contacts and coordinators for various tasks related to an event, including decorations, entertainment, facilities, transportation, and volunteer coordination. It also includes information about the Tulsa County Republican Organization and its members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Paula%20Unruh%20Collection,%201964-2009/CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0000%20%20-%20Nixon,%20Richard-Campaign%20of%201972%20in%20Oklahoma,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Directory for Nixon's Re-Election Committee and Tulsa County Republican Organization")
![["Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity has launched a new program for local self-determination, opening six new urban satellite centers in different parts of the state. Each center will offer referral information, assistance, training sessions, and business development support. The Marland center has been chosen as one of the satellite centers, with programs focused on education development, work orientation, and home management. The Wright City and Tri-City centers are also reaching grassroots Indian communities and working on job development and business ideas. The centers are aiming to generate funds from local, state, and federal sources to fund needed projects."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Launches New Program for Local Self-Determination and Opens Six Urban Satellite Centers")
![["The document discusses the services provided by Satellite Centers in Oklahoma for the Indian community, including assistance with college applications and financial aid. It also emphasizes the importance of obtaining a birth certificate for a child's enrollment in school. Additionally, The document congratulates the graduating class of 1975 and offers assistance to Native American students pursuing higher education. The document also highlights the support provided by Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity in aiding minority-owned businesses and promoting minority entrepreneurship."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: Services and Developments in 1975")
