The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action

Date Created:

1970-08-24

EDTF:

1970-08-24

Creator:

Nelson, Will T., (1915-1985)

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 document discusses the efforts of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws to prevent the termination of their tribe and to ensure fair elections. It highlights the importance of communication and transparency within the tribe, as well as the need for Choctaw people to be informed and involved in tribal affairs. The document also questions the government's moral right to appoint tribal leaders and sell tribal lands. It emphasizes the need for Choctaw people to stand up for their rights and expresses concern about the lack of transparency in tribal finances. Cases/Acts: Termination Act

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Caddo Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Seminole Nation, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma

Topic:

Indians of North America--United States

Congress:

91st (1969-1971)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_82_39_0000, Box, 82, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

2 Pages