Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective, 1969-04-08
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049
Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective, 1969-04-08
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 accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome.
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)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository