Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Fred R. Harris' Plea for Reinstatement of Conservation Technician Brent Moffer 1970-01-08 1970-01-08 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_197_10_0000, Box, 197, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884592 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Claims 6 Pages The letter from Fred R. Harris to Virgil Harrington of the Bureau of Indian Affairs requests the rehiring of Brent Moffer, a Conservation Technician who was terminated due to a shortage of funds. Barbor Cox also wants Moffer to be rehired on a full-time basis and suggests contacting Harrington personally to discuss the matter. Moffer had served in the Navy and was under the impression he would be given a permanent job. The memo includes details of Moffet's termination and attempts to contact him. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970 1970-11-25 1970-11-25 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_55_0000, Box, 82, 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884338 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014.pdf correspondence Native Americans Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Indians 3 Pages Major changes are planned for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in the United States, including replacing area directors and agency superintendents who have been on an Indian Reservation for more than two years. The policy of rotating and changing superintendents is part of a realignment at the Washington level initiated by Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Louis Bruce. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Occupation: Investigation into Government Response and Tactics 1972-01-01 1972-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_5_0000, Box, 67, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884505 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Environmental Protection 2 Pages The House is investigating the tactics used during an occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs by Native American protesters. Critics have accused militants of pocketing money and causing damage, while officials tried to negotiate peacefully. Law enforcement considered using force to clear the building but ultimately did not. The White House team handling negotiations invoked executive privilege and did not testify. The government ultimately paid the protesters to leave. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Bureau of Indian Affairs Plans Major Restructuring and Workforce Reduction 1972-01-01 1972-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_5_0000, Box, 67, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884506 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Environmental Protection 2 Pages The Bureau of Indian Affairs is planning to reduce its workforce in Washington, possibly by as many as 350 employees, leaving only 100. The restructuring has the approval of the White House and Interior Secretary. The move comes after Indian demonstrators took over the BIA building, causing damage and leading to the evacuation of employees. The BIA is also working on repairing the building and recovering important documents. The cutback is expected to result in significant savings in salary. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Protesting Indians Cause Third Heaviest Damage to US Federal Building in History 1972-11-11 1972-11-11 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_5_0000, Box, 67, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0013 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884511 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0013.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Claims 6 Pages The damage caused by protesting Indians to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. was estimated to cost $2.5 million, making it one of the most extensive ever committed by U.S. citizens on a federal building. The damage included structural repairs, record restoration, art and artifacts, employee downtime, and more. The government's estimates have skyrocketed since the end of the five-day occupation. Prosecution of the Indians involved is threatened, with assurances of amnesty being discussed. The National Congress of American Indians denounced the destructive demonstration and accused the administration of deceit. The Justice Department is investigating the damage, and hearings will be held to consider the impact of the demonstration on Indian programs. NTCA called for the removal of officials who failed to protect the BIA offices and records. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Overview of the American Indian Policy Review Commission and Task Force on Tribal Government 1977-09-28 1977-09-28 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_29_36_0000, Box, 29, 36, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0003 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_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_36_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863074 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_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/CAC_CC_003_02_29_36_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Environmental Protection Menominee Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cayuga Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Quapaw Nation; Chippewa Nation; Creek Nation 17 Pages The document provides information about the Tribal Government Task Force, including its members, purpose, and goals. The task force aims to examine tribal government structures, functions, and powers in order to enhance tribal sovereignty and address current and future challenges faced by Indian tribes. The document outlines the primary tasks, methodology, and topic areas that the task force will focus on, as well as the importance of input and participation from Indian people and tribes. Additionally, a Tribal Government Seminar is scheduled to discuss major issues concerning tribal governments and their sovereignty. Text