Urging Immediate Funding and Local Control for Indian Schools: A Letter to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs1971-10-28Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_057Senator Fred R. Harris is urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take immediate action to approve contracts and proposals for local control of Indian schools submitted by Indian communities. He criticizes the delays in approving these proposals and emphasizes the importance of self-determination for Indian people. Harris urges the Commissioner to fulfill prior commitments and approve school boards in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana.