Indian Education Issues in Washington, 1969-04-08
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049
Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in mainstream education, and the failure of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to upgrade the educational system. Sahmaunt emphasized the need for Indians to understand the benefits of education and to change their mental processes to join the dominant society. He also mentioned challenges in the reservation schools and the need for better opportunities for Indian children.
Dates
- 1969-04-08
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 Pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository