1978 Senate Committee Memorandum on Tribal Jurisdiction in Western Oklahoma
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1978 Senate Committee Memorandum on Tribal Jurisdiction in Western Oklahoma
- Date Created:
- 1977-09-06
- EDTF:
- 1977-09-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- The document discusses opinions and memorandums regarding tribal jurisdiction on trust lands in Western Oklahoma, specifically for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Assistant Solicitor's opinion holds that the trust allotments in the former Oklahoma territory are considered Indian country for tribal and Federal jurisdiction. The document also mentions funding implications and the eligibility of the tribes for LEAA funds. The conclusion is that both tribes possess law enforcement authorities and may be certified as eligible for LEAA grants.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_36_10_0000, Box, 36, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 5 Pages
