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The document describes the purpose and accomplishments of the American Indian Opportunity organization, as well as its programs and budget. It also lists some of the organizations with which AIO has worked, and describes the role it played in bringing together representatives of various organizations to discuss the implementation of the Indian Education Act.

AIO is an American Indian-led national organization that stands for compensatory attention to the needs of American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts, and for their self-determination. AIO works with all other Indian organizations and tribes in the common cause. It is governed by a twenty-six member Board of Directors, a majority of whom are Indians.

The document contains details about a direct mail campaign, including the predicted income and costs. The campaign is to test different mailing lists, and an incentive offer is included to try to increase responses. The attachments need to be approved before the campaign can proceed.

The document contains a table with estimated costs for a direct mail campaign, broken down by item. The total cost for the first test is estimated at $14,036.23, and the total cost for the second test is estimated at $12,464.00.

The document discusses the problems faced by American Indians, and suggests that the best way to solve these problems is to stop thinking of them as an Indian problem and instead think of them as a human problem. The author argues that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has not been successful in its efforts to improve the lives of American Indians, and that the best way to improve the situation is to provide more opportunities for Oklahoma Indians to become a part of the wider community.

The document contains a discussion of various topics related to the work of the American Indian Opportunity Day organization. These topics include fundraising, the Action Council, the Board of Directors, and the National Legal Defense Fund.

The Absentee-Shawnee Housing Authority is breaking ground on a new development, and Americans for Indian Opportunity sends their congratulations. They regret not being able to attend the ceremony, but extend their greetings to all those who are.

The document describes the operations of the American Indian Organization (AIO) and its efforts to improve conditions for Native Americans. It discusses the organization's financial situation and its plans for the future, including a focus on national conferences.

In the letter, LaDonna Harris expresses her concern that Indian students in Lawton, Oklahoma are being denied schooling because of their long hair. She argues that this is an outdated way of thinking, and that Indian students should be encouraged to wear their hair in a way that is meaningful to them. Harris also suggests that the school system should do more to promote an understanding and pride in the contribution that American Indians have made to the community.

LaDonna Harris, the President of Americans for Indian Opportunity, discusses the importance of the upcoming Annual Meeting and appoints a Nominating Committee to make recommendations for the Board. Harris also gives instructions for how to contact her and handle her mail, and discusses the importance of having more Indians on the central staff.