Urgent Situation at Ft. Sill Indian School: Call for Assistance from National Indian Youth Council, 1972-10-03

Item — Box: 100, Folder: 35

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_35_0008

Staff Only

Mr. Cornell Tahdooahnippah from the National Indian Youth Council called for assistance after students took over an Indian school at Ft. Sill. Police have intervened and Mr. Tahdooahnippah is urging the Speaker to call the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to discuss the situation. Officials from the National Indian Youth Council and the American Indian Movement are on their way to Lawton. Contact information for further inquiries is provided. It is suggested to notify Steed's office as well, as this incident is in his congressional district.

Dates

1972-10-03

Language of Materials

English

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