Status of Creek Tribal Claims: Updates from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_46_0001
Dates
- May 20, 1967
- 90th (1967-1969)
Extent
2 pages
Scope and Contents
The text provides an update on the status of Creek tribal claims, specifically regarding two separate awards made by the Indian Claims Commission. The first award, related to land in Alabama and Georgia, has been paid out with attorney fees deducted, and a proposed bill for distribution of the remaining funds has been submitted to . The second award, for land in Oklahoma, has also been awarded and funds are awaiting distribution pending National legislation. Applicants for enrollment must provide documentation of their ancestry to be eligible for the funds.
Creator Udall, Stewart L., 1920-2010
Congress 90th (1967-1969)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Seminole Indians
Creator Udall, Stewart L., 1920-2010
Congress 90th (1967-1969)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Seminole Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository