Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma, 1979-05-22
Item — Box: LG 59, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004
Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma, 1979-05-22
The Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma is concerned about a bill that would amend Public Law 280 to place Indian country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They have sent a resolution outlining their position to Congressman James Jones and are requesting his opposition to any Federal Congressional action affecting the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma without tribal consent.
Dates
- 1979-05-22
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, White House Records, and 2017 Accrual.
The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, White House Records, and 2017 Accrual.
Extent
1 Pages
Overview
96th (1979-1981)
General
Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository