Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Appointment of Robert D. Baldwin as Superintendent of Haskell Institute 1931-07-06 1931-07-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 72nd (1931-1933) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 51, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_51_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_51_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_51_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862424 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_51_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/CAC_CC_047_1_5_51_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Wyandotte Nation 5 Pages The document discusses the issue of maintaining a junior college at Haskell Institute for Indian youth. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs states that it is not necessary as Indian students can succeed in existing colleges and universities. A new superintendent, Robert D. Baldwin, has been appointed to Haskell Institute. The document also addresses concerns about educational opportunities for Indian youth and the Department's commitment to developing such opportunities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Payment to the Wyandotte Tribe in 1936 1935-08-07 1935-08-07 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0000, Box 57, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Wyandotte,%20May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887911 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Wyandotte,%20May,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Quapaw Nation; Wyandotte Nation 4 Pages Senator Elmer Thomas received a report regarding the payment to the Wyandotte Indians, and instructed Allen C. Johnson to contact the Superintendent for distribution of the funds. The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs confirmed that funds were authorized for distribution to members of the Wyandotte Tribe. The Act of August 7, 1935 allowed for the withdrawal of funds for the tribe, and the General Accounting Office had made a settlement for the funds to be placed to the tribe's credit. Formal authority for distribution would be issued soon. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1935 Funding Allocations for Indian Schools and Hospitals in Oklahoma 1935-10-02 1935-10-02 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0000, Box 23, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Oct.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887681 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Oct.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002.pdf correspondence Education--United States Chilocco Indians; Wyandotte Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 16 Pages The text discusses the release of funds by the P.W.A for various Indian schools and hospitals in Oklahoma in 1935. It details the amount allocated for each project, such as hospitals in Talihina, Northeastern Oklahoma, Claremore, and Fort Sill, as well as schools like Fort Sill, Jones Academy, and Cheyenne and Arapaho School. The text also includes a memorandum letter discussing the selection of sites for hospitals and schools, as well as telegrams approving funds for employee buildings at Wheelock Academy, Chalaco Indian School, and Cheyenne and Arapaho School. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Civil Service Examination and Indian Service Teaching Position in 1949 1949-06-02 1949-06-02 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000, Box 94, Folder 8, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0008.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States Wyandotte Nation 3 Pages The first text is a letter from Honorable Carl Albert to Honorable Harvey Rochelle, discussing the Civil Service examination taken by William Gibson for a teaching position in the Indian Service. Albert offers to write a letter of endorsement to the Superintendent on Gibson's behalf. The second text is a letter from Honorable Harry Rochelle to Carl Albert, requesting assistance in securing an appointment for his nephew, William Gibson, in the Indian Service. The third text is a letter from Carl Albert to Honorable Lee Welch regarding a bill authorizing the Wyandotte Tribe to sell their tribal cemetery, with Albert stating that no action has been taken on the bill and he will do what he can to help. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1949 Letter from Attorney Lee Welch Regarding the Wyandotte Cemetery Property Bill 1949-07-30 1949-07-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000, Box 94, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0009.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States Wyandotte Nation 1 Page Lee Welch, an attorney from Antlers, Oklahoma, is writing to Honorable Carl Albert in Washington, D.C. expressing his interest in the passage of a bill for the sale of the Wyandotte cemetery property in Kansas City. He mentions that Grady Lewis has been assisting in the matter but is currently in New York. Welch asks for an update on the bill's status and expresses his appreciation for any assistance in getting it passed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Teaching Position at Bureau of Indian Affairs in Wyandotte, Oklahoma 1951-01-01 1951-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955); 82nd (1951-1953) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 35a, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865552 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0019.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Wyandotte Nation 3 Pages Mr. Dan Herrington is interested in obtaining a teaching position at Wyandotte, Oklahoma through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He reached out to Page Belcher for information and assistance, who in turn contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs to gather relevant details. Page Belcher forwarded information to Mr. Herrington along with a pamphlet to aid in the application process. Mr. Herrington expressed his interest and asked for guidance on the necessary steps to apply for the position. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Delayed Choctaw Payment: A Call for Action 1951-02-24 1951-02-24 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 11, Folder 58, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/852887 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Wyandotte Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation 9 Pages The document is a series of correspondence regarding the distribution of funds from the Leased District to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is requesting Congressman Carl Albert to expedite the payments as many Indians are in urgent need. The funds have already been appropriated by Congress, but the exact process of distribution has not been finalized. Congressman Albert is in contact with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to address the delay in payments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Between Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Indian Affairs Resolution, 1953 1953-02-10 1953-02-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0033 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0033_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865532 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0033.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Wyandotte Nation; Quapaw Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Seneca-Cayuga Nation; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Shawnee Tribe; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 4 Pages The document is a letter from Lawrence E. Zane, the First Chief of the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher, discussing resolutions adopted at a meeting of various tribes regarding the appointment of a Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolutions emphasize the need for a qualified individual with knowledge of Indian issues and suggest that a member of the Indian community should be appointed to the position. The document also calls for unity among tribal organizations in Oklahoma to present a united front to the authorities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1966 Correspondence Regarding Wyandotte Tribe's Land Claims 1966-01-01 1966-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0022 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0022_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883140 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0022.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Wyandotte Nation 1 Page A letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Mrs. C. R. Cotter's inquiry about the claims of the Wyandotte Indians. The letter states that the Wyandotte Tribe has six cases pending before the Indian Claims Commission for fair payment for lands ceded under various treaties. The cases are complex as other tribes also ceded lands under the same treaties, and no decision has been made yet defining the areas ceded by the Wyandotte Tribe. The Bureau regrets that they cannot provide a more favorable response and returns Mrs. Cotter's letter. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter Expressing Concern for the Shawnee and Wyandotte Indians 1966-01-12 1966-01-12 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 8, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883178 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0008.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Shawnee Tribe; Wyandotte Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation 3 Pages The text is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, to Otis Bennett regarding concern for the Shawnee and Wyandotte Indians. Harris provides names and addresses of individuals who may be helpful in addressing the concern. The text also includes various announcements and historical information related to American Indians. Harris encourages support for the American Indians and acknowledges the efforts of Christians in Lawrence County who are helping them. The text ends with a call to make the country better by supporting the First Americans. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Inquiry About Wyandotte Indians 1966-04-20 1966-04-20 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0023 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883141 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0023.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Wyandotte Nation 1 Page Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is responding to a letter from Mrs. C. R. Cotter requesting information on the Wyandotte Indians. He states that he has contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further material and will be in touch with her again once he has the information. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims 1966-05-05 1966-05-05 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 21, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883139 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Wyandotte Nation 1 Page Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is writing to Mrs. C. R. Cotter to inform her that he has received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Wyandotte claims. He explains that the claims are still on hold and encloses a copy of the letter for her information. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing 1973-12-13 1973-12-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 36, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866139 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States Wyandotte Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe; Quapaw Nation; Seneca-Cayuga Nation; Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 5 Pages The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. wrote to Congressman Happy Camp expressing concerns about inadequate health care and housing for Indians. They shared excerpts from their meeting minutes, including a letter from Senator Abourezk addressing the poor health care of Indians and urging for funds to construct housing. The Council requested the Congressman's support and emphasized the importance of Indian affairs. They also highlighted the shortage of physicians serving Indian communities and the impact on the Indian Health Service. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Inter-Tribal Council Resolution in Support of Thomas J. Ellison for BIA Director 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 36, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0000-nterior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866153 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0000-nterior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0010.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Quapaw Nation; Wyandotte Nation; Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Seneca-Cayuga Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe 2 Pages The Inter-Tribal Council has passed a resolution in support of Mr. Thomas J. Ellison for the position of Director of the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution highlights Mr. Ellison's commitment to serving the tribes of Northeast Oklahoma and requests that all concerned recognize and support his appointment. The document from Member of Congress Happy Camp expresses gratitude for receiving the information about the resolution. Text