Chickasaw Tribe Governance: Past and Present Challenges

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_29_0003

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Chickasaw Tribe Governance: Past and Present Challenges

Dates

9-Oct-72
92nd Congress (1971-1973)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses various issues and concerns faced by the Chickasaw Tribe, including the need for a Constitution and By-Laws, a land dispute with the Cherokee Tribe, and issues related to the survey of land riparian to the Arkansas River. The Governor, Overton James, along with other officials, are working to address these problems and seek solutions.

Extent

5 pages

Additional Description

Policy Area

Native Americans

Creator Overton, James 1925-2015

Congress 92nd Congress (1971-1973)

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Cherokee Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Seminole Indians