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A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007

Dates

  • 1946-01-01
  • 89th (1965-1967); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The text proposes the usage of Cherokee judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission to be set aside in an interest-bearing account, with a per-capita payment made to living original allottees. The interest from the funds would be used to finance a comprehensive tribal economic program to improve the standard of living for Cherokees. The text also outlines a proposed Tribal Lending Program and other development initiatives such as industrial development, healthcare, education, and cooperative programs. The plan emphasizes the importance of not spending the principal funds and ensuring proper management through audits and financial reports. The goal is to bring benefits to all Cherokee tribal members and establish a permanent policy for utilizing future settlement funds.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947); 80th (1947-1949); 81st (1949-1951); 82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963); 88th (1963-1965); 89th (1965-1967); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Courts--United States

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Osage Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
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Norman Oklahoma 73109 United States