Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice

Date Created:

1967-01-01

EDTF:

1967-01-01

Creator:

Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024

Rights:

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

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Fred R. Harris Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57

Description:

The document discusses the need for Native American input in legislation and regulations that affect their lives, as they are currently the most deprived and powerless group in the United States. It highlights the historical influences on Indian policy, such as economic interests, organized religion, and government agencies. The document introduces Native American Action, a lobbying organization formed to provide expert witnesses on Indian legislation, research upcoming legislation, and serve as a political voice for Indian organizations. The organization aims to have a full-time lobbyist-director to directly contact legislators and advocate for Native American interests.

Policy Area:

Housing and Community Development, Native Americans

Names:

Menominee Indians

Topic:

Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_3_282_4_0000, Box, 282, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

5 Pages