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Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes, 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

 Item — Box: DP 140, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0008
Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes, 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31
Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes, 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31
The hiring rules for Indian preference in the Bureau of Indian Affairs are being revised, which may have a negative impact on five Oklahoma tribes. The rules are changing to only provide preference to half-blood individuals, excluding those with one-quarter Indian blood. The controversy surrounding the changes has led to potential legal challenges and confusion among employees. Commissioner Morris Thompson has directed his staff to use the 1934 act criteria for Indian preference in hiring. There is also a memo regarding a call from Jim Robey of the BIA regarding Indian preference.

Dates

  • 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

2 Pages

Overview

94th (1975-1977)

Related Materials

Cherokee Nation; Chickasaw Nation; Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma

General

Native Americans

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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