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Urgent Situation at Ft. Sill Indian School: Call for Assistance from National Indian Youth Council

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_35_0008

Dates

  • October 3, 1972
  • 92nd (1971-1973)

Scope and Contents

Mr. Cornell Tahdooahnippah from the National Indian Youth Council called for assistance after students took over an Indian school at Ft. Sill. Police have intervened and Mr. Tahdooahnippah is urging the Speaker to call the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to discuss the situation. Officials from the National Indian Youth Council and the American Indian Movement are on their way to Lawton. Contact information for further inquiries is provided. It is suggested to notify Steed's office as well, as this incident is in his congressional district.

Extent

1 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 92nd (1971-1973)

Policy Area Civil Rights and Liberties; Minority Issues; Native Americans; Taxation

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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