Resolution Opposing State of Oklahoma's Jurisdiction Over Indian Country
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Resolution Opposing State of Oklahoma's Jurisdiction Over Indian Country
- Date Created:
- 1980-01-09
- EDTF:
- 1980-01-09
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- Dwayne Hughes, Programs Coordinator for Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, sent a resolution to Congressman James R. Jones opposing the State of Oklahoma's attempts to assume jurisdiction over Indian Country within the state. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the resolution and assured Hughes that he would keep their concerns in mind when reviewing any recommendations from the State legislature. The resolution highlights the Tribe's opposition to ceding jurisdictional authority to the State of Oklahoma and requests support from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation.
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000, Box 59, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
