Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Amendment of Act Protecting Watershed for Pueblo de Taos Indians: H.R. 471 of 91st Congress, 1st Session" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878579 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion; Armed Forces; United States 7 Pages This text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to amend section 4 of the Act of May 31, 1933, regarding the protection of the watershed within the Carson National Forest for the Pueblo de Taos Indians in New Mexico. The bill describes the specific lands and improvements held in trust for the tribe and outlines how the lands are to be administered and used for traditional purposes. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the lands as a wilderness and implementing conservation measures for their protection. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "An Appeal from Taos Pueblo: The Story of Blue Lake and its People" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878586 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010.pdf correspondence Religion; Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 12 Pages The Taos Pueblo tribe is appealing to the United States government to recognize their ownership of the Blue Lake area, which holds great cultural and spiritual significance to them. The area contains important shrines and sanctuaries for their religion and is essential to their way of life. The tribe relies on the land for food, water, and spiritual connection, and views it as their Indian church. They are asking for the government to acknowledge their connection to the land and respect their request to not sell their title to the area. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Expansion of Land Rights and Religious Freedoms for the Taos Pueblo Indians: A Review of H.R. 3306" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878591 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015.pdf correspondence Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States 13 Pages The Taos Pueblo Indians were granted a 50-year renewable use right to 30,000 acres of land, which was later increased to 37,000 acres, including the Blue Lake religious shrine. The Indian Claims Commission upheld the Indians' claim to approximately 130,000 acres of land, with 50,000 acres being discussed for conveyance to the Indians. The legislation would transfer the entire Blue Lake Area to Taos Pueblo by trust patent to protect their religious practices and cultural heritage. The Pueblo Council argues that ownership of the land is necessary to preserve their religious privacy and natural ecology, as well as to advance the welfare of their community. The Forest Service's administration of the area has been problematic, leading the Pueblo to seek return of the land. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "List of Members for the National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0016 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878592 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0016.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Religion 1 Page The National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians is a group led by various prominent individuals from different backgrounds, including authors, artists, civic leaders, and religious figures. They are working towards restoring the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians and have members from various parts of the United States. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Memorandum on H.R. 10390: Extending the Life of the Indian Claims Commission - Ninety-Second Congress" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 McFarland, Sidney L. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878654 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 12 Pages The memorandum is from Sidney L. McFarland, Staff Director and Chief Clerk, to all members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding H.R. 10390, a bill to extend the life of the Indian Claims Commission. The bill is scheduled for Full Committee consideration on February 23, 1972, and the memorandum includes an analysis of the bill and the Subcommittee amendments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Timeline and Details of the Wounded Knee Incident Involving Manuel Lujan Jr. and AIM" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Lujan Jr., Manuel, 1928-2019 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878499 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0007.pdf correspondence Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues United States; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces 2 Pages Manuel Lujan, Jr. is a member of the Congress of the United States representing the 1st District of New Mexico. He is part of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. The document also provides a detailed timeline of the Wounded Knee Incident that took place from February 27, 1973, to April 6, 1973, involving the American Indian Movement (AIM) seizing the Pine Ridge Trading Post in South Dakota. Multiple negotiations and exchanges of fire occurred before a ceasefire agreement was reached. There were also challenges with different factions of AIM claiming leadership during the negotiations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Partition of Rights in Hopi and Navajo Reservations Act of 1973" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878550 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; Religion; United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 13 Pages The document outlines a bill introduced to authorize the partition of surface rights in the joint use area of the Hopi and Navajo Indian Reservations, as well as provide for allotments to certain Paiute Indians. The bill specifies criteria for dividing the land between the tribes and outlines the process for partitioning the land and managing mineral rights. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1973 Bill for the Partition of Surface Rights between the Hopi and Navajo Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878556 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0012.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States; Religion Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 15 Pages H.R. 10337, as marked up by Subcommittee on November 29, 1973, authorizes the partition of surface rights in the joint use area of the 1882 Executive Order Hopi Reservation and the surface and subsurface rights in the 1934 Navajo Reservation between the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The bill also provides for allotments to certain Paiute Indians. The partition of surface rights shall be done in kind, with the lands partitioned to each tribe being equal in acreage, quality, and carrying capacity. The bill does not affect the joint ownership status of coal, oil, gas, and other minerals within the lands, which will be managed jointly by the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The lands partitioned to each tribe shall be held in trust by the United States exclusively for that tribe and as part of their respective reservations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Partition of Land Rights between Hopi and Navajo Tribes: H.R. 10337 Bill Proposal (1973)" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878555 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0011.pdf correspondence Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 16 Pages The document outlines a bill introduced in Congress in 1973 to authorize the partition of surface rights in a joint-use area between the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The bill specifies criteria for establishing boundaries between the tribes and outlines the management of coal, oil, gas, and other minerals within the partitioned lands. It also designates certain lands exclusively for the Hopi and Navajo Tribes and outlines the process for expedited partition proceedings. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Inquiry Regarding Per Capita Payment and Property Transfer Issues 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 Bellmon, Henry http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_28_0000, Box, 30, 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883514 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0019.pdf correspondence Religion; Older people--Medical care--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma 6 Pages The document is from U.S. Senator Henry Bellmon to Jack Ellison, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area office, regarding Timmie Sullivan, a Creek Indian who has been excluded from a per capita payment from the Creek Tribe. The document also mentions an issue regarding a will that Timmie's father had drawn up in 1919 or 1920, which allegedly transferred properties to Timmie but was not found at the time of his father's death. Bellmon requests Ellison's assistance in resolving these issues. The document also includes information about Timmie Sullivan's birth record, census records, and baptismal record. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement's Activities and Ensuing Government Response in 1973" 1973-03-21 1973-03-21 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878501 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion; Indians of North America--Claims Cherokee Nation; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 3 Pages The letter from Captain Fred M. Nussbaum expresses disapproval of the activities of the AIM group, particularly their actions in Washington and at Wounded Knee. Nussbaum is concerned about the potential for further violence in Pawnee, Oklahoma, but is working to prevent it. Nussbaum criticizes the government for being soft on the group's actions and urges for stronger action to be taken to stop their lawlessness. Nussbaum, as an American Indian, is ashamed of the lawless acts being carried out in the name of Indian people and expresses support for elected tribal leaders. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Petition for Referendum Vote on Contracting under P.L. 93.638 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979); 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_26_0000, Box, 30, 26, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883469 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Religion; Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 11 Pages The document is a petition submitted by enrolled Tribal Council members of the Cheyenne & Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma, requesting that the issue of contracting under P. L. 93.638 be put to a Referendum Vote within 65 days. The petition lists the names of the council members who have signed it in accordance with specific sections of the tribal constitution. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination" 1974-11-12 1974-11-12 Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878595 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion 5 Pages A group of individuals have signed a petition urging Congressman John Happy Camp to support a proposal by Congressman Young of Alaska to add HR 17288 as an amendment to a bill in order to advance the cause of "Indian Self-determination." They believe that BIA employees have been limited in career advancement opportunities and are seeking redress for past injustices. The petition includes numerous signatures from individuals who support the cause. Text