1973 Letter from the Indian Health Service Addressing Employment Discrimination Allegations, 1971-07-30

Item — Box: 32, Folder: 8

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0024

Scope and Contents

The document is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. It declares the need for a comprehensive review of the historical and legal relationship between American Indians and the Federal Government, citing the failure of current policies to meet the needs of Indian people. It highlights the social and economic deprivation experienced by Indian communities and the need for a new national Indian policy to address these issues. It also acknowledges the President's efforts to implement a self-determination policy for American Indian people.

Dates

Creation: 1971-07-30

Creator

From the File: Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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