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Professionalization Of American Indian Women, Teresa D. Lafromboise, Kitt Boesch

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of the Skills Training for the Professionalization of American Indian Women, a manual designed as a resource guide for facilitators of leadership training workshops to enhance the professionalization of American Indian women. The ideas and contributing resources emerged from those American Indian women who participated in professionalization workshops funded by the Women’s Educational Equity Act, the Lincoln Foundation, and the Cooper Foundation. This document is dated February 1985.

Selected Tales From Georgia Indian Tribes With Suggested Application In Junior High School English And Social Studies Curricula, M. Diane Boss

Theses and Dissertations

After finding several references which suggest that there was a need to include Native American Studies in schools, the author of this report decided to create, "Cherokee, Creek, and Yuchi tales with Suggested Activities"; a resource supplement that would be of help to teachers of junior high school English and/or social studies in Columbus.

The completed resource supplement on Georgia Indian folk-tales include tales from three tribes, Cherokee, Creek, and Yuchi, selected because of their importance and proximity to Columbus. Twenty-three tales were chosen based on criteria established by the author.

The resulting collection of stories and instructional suggestions includes …

Indian Tribal Governments: Problems And Challenges On The People’S Road To Sovereignty (Published Article), Ladonna Harris, Cesare Marino

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is an article by LaDonna Harris and Cesare R. Marino published by CENTERBOARD, The Journal of the Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma. This publication corresponds to volume II, Issue 1, Spring 1984. In this contribution, the author intends to provide basic information about the unique political status of Native American tribes in the dynamics of tribes and the federal government for a better understanding of the problems and challenges currently facing tribes in their effort to gain more control over their destiny as sovereign people.

Dineh Cooperatives Incorporated: Investigating The Navajo Nation, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a booklet prepared for the Navajo tribe describing Dineh cooperatives, incorporated and its 12 major project areas as of May 1984. A brief summary at the beginning of each section is presented supplemented by additional materials for those who wish greater detail.

Natural Resources, Author Unknown

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains a ‘Proposed Policy on Indian Water Rights” by the American Civil Liberties Union dated Nov. 1, 1997, a copy of a speech on Fair market value of the Indian Resources in the nation’s economy by Peter McDonald, Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council presented at the 1997 Southwest Minerals Conference hosted at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Nov. 3, 1997 Albuquerque, NM., a copy of “Indian Minerals” a paper that was part of the final report of American Indian Policy Review Commission Task Force # 7 Reservation and Resource Development, a copy of ‘A review of Contemporary …

Treatise On Federal, State And Indian Taxation, Hans Walker Jr., Ellen Kemper

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of the Indian Tax Rules: A treatise on federal, state, and tribal taxation prepared for AIO by Hans Walker Jr. Attorney at Law Seneca Law Office and researched by Ellen Kemper, Esquire. In short, this proposed work is about exemptions and immunities as they apply to Indians vis-à-vis Federal and State tax authorities. With respect to tribal taxation, this work attempts to explain the workings of sovereign authority which is distinctly separate in terms of constitutional basis for that power, from both the federal and state governments. Copies of applications for federal assistance, communications, budgets, and …

Tribal Histories, Tiller Research Inc., Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio), Lauren Anne Gagne

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains abstracts of some Native American tribes’ backgrounds. The document, except for the Winnebago’s history was prepared for Americans for Indian Opportunity by Tiller Research, Inc. in February 1983. The Winnebago Tribal history was prepared for AIO by Lauren Anne Gagne in the Spring of 1983.

The Sovereign Status Of Indian Tribes – Legal And Historical Considerations, Jerry C. Straus

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of a paper on tribal governance prepared for the AIO symposium held on November 16, 1983. The title of this paper is The Sovereign status of Indian tribes: Legal and historical considerations. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief overview of the legal and historical considerations which give continued vitality to the concept of Indian Tribal sovereignty and make it imperative to deal with them on a government-to-government basis.

A Project To Establish Linkages Between The Department Of Defense, Tribes, And Industry Defense Contractors To Further Tribal Development, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of a proposal presented to the Administration for Native Americans by the AIO to contribute to the goals of strong tribal governments and the growth of strong and diversified tribal economies.

The Emerging Demand For 21st Century Super Chiefs (And/Or Super Chieftess'), Reuben A. Snake Jr.

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a symposium paper on Tribal Governance to address a broad range of issues impacting the continuing development and establishment of effective and efficient tribal governments.

Indian Education: Bilingual Education--A Legal Right For Native Americans, Melissa Annis

American Indian Law Review

No abstract provided.

Ladonna Harris' Personal Correspondence – Early Years, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains LaDonna Harris’ personal correspondence with family members and very close friends. Some pictures are included.

Americans For Indian Opportunity Red Alert (1978-1982), Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This set contains AIO’s red alert communications and publications for the period of 1978-1982. Included in these documents are the American Indian Child Care Welfare Act, The Native American Opportunity Act, a Red paper entitled: For some of our best friends and others: Indian Tribes are separate units, a response from Cabinet Officials, Red Alert #78-78-04 on Brown skinned people may be more susceptible to pesticides- Environmental Planning Seminars Scheduled by AIO, excerpts from the minutes of the Annual Board meeting on the Proposed transfer of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Indian Education to the New Department of …

Tribal Self-Determination And Self-Sufficiency: A Comprehensive Strategy And Proposed Implementation, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of a grant modification proposal presented to the Administration for Native Americans (HHS) for support of projects to strengthen tribal self-determination and self-sufficiency through stable and diversified tribal economies. A set of communications and memos exchanged between AIO and federal agencies, national Indian organizations, and the Executive Office of the President concerning Tribal self-governance and development are included in this set of documents.

Custer’S Revenge Video Game, National Board Ywca, Ohoyo Research Center, Lutheran Council In The Usa

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains correspondence of various women’s civil rights organizations and American Tribal organizations calling for the ban of the “Custer’s revenge video game”. The aforementioned video game depicts a sexual assault against an Indian woman by an American soldier before being hit by an arrow. Also, copy of a printed newsletter by the OHOYO Tribe and some newspaper clippings are included.

Traditional Medicine – Mental Health, Montana United Indian Association

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains a communiqué sent by the Montana United Indian Association to affiliated Indian Alliances on the proposed Off-reservation Indian Mental Health Research Project for year 3. This four-year research project aimed to deliver the referral assistance necessary to provide its clients with meaningful access to the relevant components of Montana’s mental health services system. A copy of The Workshop at Feathered Pipe Ranch on an exchange of viewpoints: Influence of Native American and Euro-American traditions on mental health practices report and a paper entitled ‘Ghost Illness: A cross-cultural experience with the expression of a non-western tradition on clinical …

Indian Education (Part 1), Author Unknown

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a two-part file on Native American Education. A publication from the American Indian/Alaska Native and National Education Association on the quest for quality education, a copy of a memorandum on the Position on Intermountain Off-Reservation Boarding School including detailed description of the school facilities and budget, a copy of the Revised Report on the Definition of Indian: A study of alternative definitions and measures relating to eligibility and service under part A of the Indian Education Act, a copy of the State of the art of American Indian Bilingual education produced by the Contracting Corporation of America focusing …

New Mexico Tribal Economic Profile – Project Summary: Economic Contribution Of Tribes To State, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of the New Mexico Tribal Economic Profile Summary of a pilot project in cooperation with the Ford Foundation to document the economic contribution of Native Americans to the New Mexico state economy. This summary includes the survey instrument sent to the governor.

Energy And Natural Resources: A Statement Of Ladonna Harris Before The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Of The United States Senate, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a statement of LaDonna Harris presented before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate on January 8, 1981 to express the Native American leaders’ concern about President elect R. Reagan’s intention to appoint James G. Watt as Secretary of the Interior.

A Guide To Incorporating Environmental Education Into Indian Schools, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This red paper features fundamentals, suggested activities, and sources to get more information about how to implement environmental education on any scale, in an individual classroom, a school, or even an entire school district within American Indian schools.

Americans For Indian Opportunity Red Alert (1975-1981), Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains AIO’s red alert communications and publications for the period of 1975-1981. Included in this file are news about American Indian Education, increasing general revenue sharing funds to Native American Governments, a copy of a red paper entitled Protection of Native American Energy Resources, support to President Carter’s evaluation of water projects, a petition to urge President Carter to set up an Office of Indian Energy within the Federal Energy Administration, Delegation of authority relating to lands and minerals to the Albuquerque area director by the commissioner of Indian Affairs, updating of the White Mountain Apache Tribe’s membership, …

Joe Sando, Joe Sando, Albert Schroeder

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains a manuscript entitled “A Pueblo Indian Invasion of Europe-1981” and a published article on the Jemez Pueblo by Joe Sando. A Copy of a published article entitled ‘The Pecos Pueblo’ by Albert Schroeder is also attached here.

Review Of Native American Projects Conducted During The Past Decade: Their Findings, Implications, And Applications, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains correspondence, copies of contracts, sub-contracts, funding requests, invoices, and copies of summaries for the proposed American Projects Conducted During the Past Decade: Their findings, implications, and applications during the period 1979-1981. The purpose of this project is to collect, abstract, and analyze completed research and work-in-progress subsidized and/or conducted by Native American groups, government agencies, academic institutions, private foundations, and other sources for creating a computerized data base that will be accessible to Native American groups, government agencies, and researchers.

Handbook To Federal Responsibility To Indian Communities In Areas Of Environmental Protection And Individual Health And Safety, Ladonna Harris, Maggie Gover

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This handbook summarizes AIO's research on the roles of government agencies charged with the responsibility for various aspects of environmental protection and individual safety. It is the purpose of this handbook to increase the awareness of Indian tribal decision makers of the environmental health impacts of development activities, the need in planning for protection from these impacts and where federal assistance could be obtained for such efforts.

New Federalism: The Role Of The Indian Community, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains copies of the New Federalism: The role of the Indian Community with President Reagan’s views and proposed policies and a copy of New Federalism and Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes by AIO. The purpose of this paper is to examine how federal-Tribal relationship might be affected by the New Federalism. Included in this set are copies of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes resolutions, news clips, the President Reagan’s remarks on the National Association of Counties, remarks by Roy Sampsel Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, amendments, a bill to authorize the state and the Indian tribes …

Arizona Snow Bowl, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This a copy of a memo addressed to LaDonna Harris concerning the Arizona Snow Bowl expansion and the appeal processes to follow.

Uranium Development In The San Juan Basin Region, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a copy of a second draft on the comments to the Draft Report on Environmental issues Uranium Development in the San Juan Basin Region of the San Juan Basin Regional Uranium Study prepared by Americans for Indian Opportunity on January 8, 1980.

Messing With Mother Nature Can Be Hazardous To Your Health, Americans For Indian Opportunity (Aio)

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This file contains published reports on AIO’s first regional seminar for tribal decision-makers on the environmental health impacts of development on Native American communities and the roles of government agencies charged with the responsibilities for various aspects of environmental protection and individual safety. Sample publications include Milwaukee, Billings, Sacramento, Seattle, and a final report gathering the contributions of over 25 tribes and 8 federal agencies who attended this meeting on October 15-17 1980. Included in this file are correspondence between LaDonna Harris and federal government officials and a work plan.

Indians In The Next Decade, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a transcript of ‘Indians in the Next Decade Meeting’ to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Americans for Indian Opportunity and provide a forum to share ideas about where Indian country is going in the 1980s decade.

Indians And The Environmental Protection Agency (1980), Marianna Ray, Ladonna Harris

LaDonna Harris Native American Collection

This is a report of a meeting for Montana Tribal decision makers and representatives from the Montana EPA Office. This meeting was sponsored by Americans for Indian Opportunity held in Billings, Montana on May 13 and 14, 1980 where mutual environment concerns were discussed.