The Under Secretary of the Interior John C. Whitaker's Press Conference on Indian Affairs
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0002
Dates
- July 8, 1970
- 91st Congress (1969-1971)
Scope and Contents
The text describes the need for seven key bills relating to Indian affairs to be passed by Congress, in order to enable self-determination for American Indians. The bills would upgrade the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the level of Assistant Secretary, create a Trust Counsel Authority, enable tribes to assume control of services provided by the BIA, provide financing for economic development on reservations, and direct Johnson-O'Malley funds to Indian Tribes.
Extent
3 pages
Policy Area
Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Creator unknown
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Creator unknown
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Source
- Camp, John N. "Happy", 1908-1987 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository