Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Native American Tribes: A Letter to the President's Commission on Mental Health
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Native American Tribes: A Letter to the President's Commission on Mental Health
- Date Created:
- 1977-06-20
- EDTF:
- 1977-06-20
- 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 letter addresses the mental health issues faced by American Indian children and families, highlighting the need for understanding and respect for their unique tribes and cultures. It discusses the impact of historical conquest and the importance of tribal self-governance. Recommendations are made for long-term planning and support for Indian children, as well as for other races with special needs, such as foster children. The author emphasizes the importance of tribal input in decision-making and opposes Senate Bill 1214 for potentially infringing on Indian rights and autonomy.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_32_11_0000, Box, 32, 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
