Indians of North America--Health and hygiene

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Grace Winfield of U.S. Department of Health. Education and Welfare (HEW) announced on 3/24/69 that a contract has been awarded to several Native American tribes in Oklahoma for the drilling and renovation of water wells. The contractor for the project is Williams Drilling Company from Nebraska, and the contract is valued at $51,477.

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Grace Winfield of U.S. Department of Health. Education and Welfare (HEW) announced on March 24, 1969, that several Native American tribes in Oklahoma were awarded a contract for water well drilling and renovation in several counties. The contractor for the project is Williams Drilling Company from Belvidere, Nebraska, and the contract amount is $51,477.

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The document contains a position paper by American Indian Nurses' Association protesting against discrimination by the Civil Service Commission in downgrading the Chief Nursing Branch position to a GS-13 despite the increase in qualified American Indian nurses. They argued that this decision was not only a matter of salary, but also affected administrative structure and Indian self-determination.

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85th Congress (1957-1959)

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86th Congress (1959-1961)

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A speech given at the dedication ceremony of the PHS Indian Health Center, which highlights the contributions of Oklahoma's Native American population and discusses the importance of the newly established Public Health Service Indian Clinic.

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The document is a statement from the Director of the Indian Health Service on "Indian Health Services" and "Indian Health Facilities," discussing program activities, otitis media, mental health, nutrition, dental health, maternal and child health, environmental health, advocacy, "Indian Involvement," progress, and continuing challenges. The document also includes a list of witnesses.

Scope and Contents The speaker, who is an honorary Chief of the Chickasaw Nation, expresses gratitude for being invited to speak at the dedication of the Public Health Service Indian Clinic in Tishomingo. They highlight the contributions of the Indian population in Oklahoma and the importance of the new health facility in improving the well-being of the community. The speaker also praises the government's efforts in providing various public benefits and services, emphasizing the promotion of general welfare...

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85th Congress (1957-1959)

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90th (1967-1969)