Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Indian Policy Review Commission: A Plea for Increased Representation, Preservation of Rights, and Active Rebuilding 1973-01-01 1973-01-01 Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_29_32_0000, Box, 29, 32, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863054 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0008.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; Banks and banking--United States Apache Nation; Mescalero Apache Nation 4 Pages The Mescalero Apache Tribe and the National Tribal Chairmen's Association express their support for Senate Joint Resolution No. 133, which establishes the Indian Policy Review Commission. They highlight the need for increased representation of Indian members on the commission, push for legislation benefiting Indians to be passed promptly, emphasize the importance of preserving water resources on Indian reservations, and call for the submission of Indian community development and rehabilitation plans. They also stress the importance of appointing qualified Indians to the commission staff for effective communication and participation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017 1975-05-01 1975-05-01 Cox, Claude A., 1913- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_15_0000, Box, 33, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865384 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States Apache Nation; Mescalero Apache Nation 17 Pages Valentino Cordova, Chairman of the All Indian Pueblo Council and New Mexico Indian Education Board of Regents, opposes bill S.1017 in its current form as it does not provide new ideas in Indian education. He suggests amendments to involve Indian tribes more in education decisions, such as changing definitions, allowing federal employees to work with tribes, and giving more authority to Indian community education committees. Cordova emphasizes the importance of Indian self-determination in administering funds and services for Indian students. Text