Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_4_0000, Box, 282, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884793 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development; Native Americans Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Menominee Indians 5 Pages The document discusses the need for Native American input in legislation and regulations that affect their lives, as they are currently the most deprived and powerless group in the United States. It highlights the historical influences on Indian policy, such as economic interests, organized religion, and government agencies. The document introduces Native American Action, a lobbying organization formed to provide expert witnesses on Indian legislation, research upcoming legislation, and serve as a political voice for Indian organizations. The organization aims to have a full-time lobbyist-director to directly contact legislators and advocate for Native American interests. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Invitation Decline and Symposium Agenda for The Society for Applied Anthropology's 26th Annual Meeting 1967-04-19 1967-04-19 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_283_7_0000, Box, 283, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Housing and Community Development Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation; Ojibwa Indians 11 Pages LaDonna Harris expresses regret for not being able to attend a symposium on Indian education due to prior commitments. She extends her apologies and expresses interest in future discussion groups. The document also includes details about the 26th Annual Meeting of The Society for Applied Anthropology, including the schedule of events and speakers. Text