Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0008

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes

Date Created:

1976-01-01

EDTF:

1976-01-01

Creator:

unknown

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

The hiring rules for Indian preference in the Bureau of Indian Affairs are being revised, which may have a negative impact on five Oklahoma tribes. The rules are changing to only provide preference to half-blood individuals, excluding those with one-quarter Indian blood. The controversy surrounding the changes has led to potential legal challenges and confusion among employees. Commissioner Morris Thompson has directed his staff to use the 1934 act criteria for Indian preference in hiring. There is also a memo regarding a call from Jim Robey of the BIA regarding Indian preference.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation

Topic:

Indians of North America--United States

Congress:

94th (1975-1977)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_140_39_0000, Box, 140, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

14 Pages