Advancements in Federal Indian Policy: A Look at the 1974 Budget and Self-Determination, 1974-01-01 - 1974-12-31

Item — Box: 36, Folder: 16

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0014

Staff Only

The Under Secretary of the Interior, John C. Whitaker, discusses the progress made in Federal Indian policy over the last five years, including increased funding for education, training, and self-determination for Indian tribes. The budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Fiscal Year 1975 includes funding for education, social services, housing, law enforcement, and tribal resources. The Administration has proposed several bills to further enhance the economic capabilities of Native Americans, including the Indian Financing Act and bills related to self-determination and education. Progress has been slow, but there is hope for positive changes in the future.