Request for Modification of Definition of Indian for Schedule A Excepted Appointment Authority in the Department of the Interior

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0002

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Request for Modification of Definition of Indian for Schedule A Excepted Appointment Authority in the Department of the Interior

Date Created:

1976-01-01

EDTF:

1976-01-01

Creator:

unknown

Rights:

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

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

The United States Department of the Interior is requesting a modification in the definition of "Indian" for the purpose of implementing a preference in employment of Indians. The current definition of one-quarter degree Indian ancestry for eligibility for preference in the Bureau of Indian Affairs does not align with the statutory definition of "Indian" in the Indian Reorganization Act. The request is to harmonize the appointment authority with the statutory definition to ensure fair treatment and uphold the rights conferred by law. The proposed modification would expand the definition of "Indian" to include members of recognized tribes under federal jurisdiction or descendants of tribe members. This change aims to address inconsistencies in tribal membership standards and ensure equal treatment for all individuals of Indian descent.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah

Topic:

Indians of North America--United States, Education, Higher--United States

Congress:

94th (1975-1977)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_140_39_0000, Box, 140, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

5 Pages