The Evolution of Indian Education: From Assimilation to Empowerment
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Evolution of Indian Education: From Assimilation to Empowerment
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- The document discusses the history and challenges of Indian education in the United States. It highlights the forced assimilation of Indian children in schools, the involvement of religious groups, the lack of funding and resources, and the disparities and discrimination faced by Indian students. It also mentions various legislative acts and reports aimed at improving Indian education, as well as the current enrollment numbers and challenges in Indian schools.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Apache Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_31_20_0000, Box, 31, 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 23 Pages
