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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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