Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK John Kerry's Commitment to Native American Sovereignty and Progress 1989-01-01 1989-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 101st (1989-1991) James O. Hood III Collection CAC_PP_65_3_1_12_0000, Box, 1, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/66 CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20O.%20Hood%20III%20Collection,%201896-2008/Campaign%20Memorabilia,%201896-2008-CAC_PP_065_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0000%20-%20Kerry%20-%20Edwards%20Campaign%20Memorabilia,%202004/thumbnails/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/175828 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20O.%20Hood%20III%20Collection,%201896-2008/Campaign%20Memorabilia,%201896-2008-CAC_PP_065_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0000%20-%20Kerry%20-%20Edwards%20Campaign%20Memorabilia,%202004/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Health Land use--Planning; Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 2 Pages John Kerry has shown a strong commitment to supporting Native Americans, pledging to appoint Native Americans to key positions in his administration, improve access to health care and education, and strengthen tribal sovereignty. He has a record of legislation for Native Americans and has been proactive in addressing the needs of specific tribes. Kerry and his running mate, John Edwards, also have plans to improve infrastructure, housing, and environmental protection in Indian Country. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Kerry-Edwards' New Direction in Native American Policy and Critique of Bush's Understanding of Tribal Sovereignty 2004-08-13 2004-08-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 108th (2003-2005) James O. Hood III Collection CAC_PP_65_3_1_12_0000, Box, 1, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/66 CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20O.%20Hood%20III%20Collection,%201896-2008/Campaign%20Memorabilia,%201896-2008-CAC_PP_065_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0000%20-%20Kerry%20-%20Edwards%20Campaign%20Memorabilia,%202004/thumbnails/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/175829 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20O.%20Hood%20III%20Collection,%201896-2008/Campaign%20Memorabilia,%201896-2008-CAC_PP_065_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0000%20-%20Kerry%20-%20Edwards%20Campaign%20Memorabilia,%202004/CAC_PP_065_3_1_12_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning 2 Pages The document discusses John Kerry's Native American policy, which focuses on respecting and honoring tribal sovereignty, creating jobs and economic development, improving access to quality healthcare, and organizing a meeting with tribal leaders to work towards trust reform. Kerry's plan contrasts with President Bush's lack of understanding of tribal sovereignty. Text