Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success, 1965-06-04

Item — Box: 52, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0018

Staff Only

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, in collaboration with other agencies, is implementing projects to provide pre-vocational training for Native American individuals in Arizona, Washington, and Texas. These projects aim to improve the success of Native Americans in job training and employment. Additionally, the Indian Claims Commission has granted awards to the Sac and Fox Nation of Indians and the Iowa Nation for lands ceded to the United States in the 19th century. The Seminole Aviation Plastics Production, operated by the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma, has been successful since merging with Systems Engineering Electronics, Inc. The company has a backlog of orders and potential for increased hiring in the future.

Dates

1965-06-04

Creator

James, Overton , 1925-2015 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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