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HEALTH
THE
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DELICATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
USA
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201
April 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE DOUGLAS BENNETT
FROM:
Douglas J. Bielan M
Acting Director for Special Projects
SUBJECT: Fourteen nominations for 15 vacancies
(and one nomination for Chairman) on the
President's National Advisory Council on
Indian Education
The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
wishes to nominate the following candidates for
membership on the President's National Advisory
Council on Indian Education.
Current NACIE Members: Patricia A. McGee -- Proposed Chairman
David Risling, Jr.
Will D. Antell
Theodore D. George
Ellen A. Allen
Nominees for New
Membership:
Calvin J. Isaac
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Thomas Thompson
Minerva White
James Sappier
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Earl H. Oxendine
Paul Platero
Linda Belarde
Joseph Abeyta
Donna Rhodes
Curriculum vitae for these nominees are attached.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
RICHARD B. CHENEY
FROM:
.
DOUGLAS P. BENNETT
SUBJECT:
National Advisory Council on
Indian Education (PA)
GERRLD FORD LIBRARY
PPO RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES:
Chairman - Patricia McGee
Members - Ellen Allen, Theodore George, David Risling, Jr.,
Will Antell
New Appointments - Calvin Isaac, Thomas Thompson,
Minerva White, James Sappier, Earl Oxendine, Paul Platero,
Linda Belarde, Joseph Abeyta, Donna Rhodes and Wesley Bonito.
Support - Secretary Matthews
Opposition - None
The attached recommendations have evoked the following responses:
Concurrence -
Counsellor Marsh, Assistant for Legislative Affairs
(Scott and Rhodes), Public Liaison Office, Domestic
Council, Republican National Committee and Jana Fagan.
No Objection -
Counsellor Hartmann and Counsel's Office.
No Comment - The Vice President.
Attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
RICHARD B. CHENEY
FROM:
DOUGLAS P. BENNETT
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
SUBJECT:
National Advisory Council on
Indian Education (PA)
This memorandum requests your approval of the nominations of 15
candidates to the National Advisory Council on Indian Education.
This Advisory Council was created by The Indian Education Act
P.L. 92-318, Section 442(A). That Law provides that the Council
shall consist of fifteen Indians and Alaska natives appointed by the
President from lists of nominees furnished by Indian tribes and
organizations and shall represent diverse geographic areas of the
country. Several categorical criteria have been established and
include professional educators, students, lay persons involved in
education and individuals with other than educational experience.
A notice regarding nominations and the selection process was listed
in the Federal Register. These recommendations are the results of
candidates submitted through the nomination process.
Pursuant to an opinion of the General Counsel Office of the Office of
Education, the term of the appointments will be staggered.
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Proposed Appointments
See Section 1.
Decision:
Chairman:
GEBALD FORD LIBRARY
Patricia McGee
.
Approve
Disapprove
Members:
Ellen Allen
Approve
Disapprove
Theodore George
Approve
Disapprove
David Risling, Jr.
Approve
Disapprove
Will Antell
Approve
Disapprove
New Appointments:
Calvin Isaac
Approve
Disapprove
Thomas Thompson
Approve
Disapprove
Minerva White
Approve
Disapprove
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James Sappier
Approve
Disapprove
Earl Oxendine
Approve
Disapprove
Paul Platero
Approve
Disapprove
Linda Belarde
Approve
Disapprove
Joseph Abeyta
Approve
Disapprove
Donna Rhodes
Approve
Disapprove
Wesley Bonito
Approve
Disapprove
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Section 1
CORD
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Reappointments
Proposed Chairman
Patricia McGee (Tab A), 50, a Republican, is currently the Tribeperson
for the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe in Prescott, Arizona. She has been an
accountant with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Arizona, and Administrative
Clerk for the Public Health Service. She has served with a number of
civic organizations including the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary
Education, Arizona Commission on Tribal Affairs, and the National
Tribal Chairmen Association. A resident of Prescott, Ms. McGee is
represented by Congressman Steiger (R). This appointment is for a
three-year term, as is the Chairmanship.
Members
Ellen Allen (Tab B), 29, a Republican, currently is a Title IV Director
for Civil Rights. A member of the Kickapoo Tribe, Ms. Allen has been
a Coordinator of the Johnson-O'Malley Program, Powhattan Unified
School District, Kansas; an elementary level teacher in Pomona, California;
and a teacher and Director of recreational programs in Kansas. A graduate
of Kansas State Teachers College, Ms. Allen resides in Horton, Kansas.
She is represented by Congresswoman Keys (D). This appointment is for
a two-year term.
Theodore George (Tab C), 47, an Independent, currently is Regional
Program Director, Office of Native American Programs in Seattle,
Washington. A member of the Clallam Tribe, he has been Associate
Director and Educational Director of the Community Action Program in
Washington; Program Development Specialist and Educational Director,
Small Tribes Organization of Western Washington; Coordinator for Special
Programs and Indian Education North Kitsap Schools, Poulsbo, Washington;
and has served as Chairman of this Committee. A graduate of Western
Washington State College, Mr. George resides in Poulsbo, Washington.
He is represented by Congressman Hicks (D). This appointment is for a
two-year term.
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David Risling, Jr. (Tab D), 55, a Republican, currently is a Professor
at the University of California at Davis. A member of the Hoopa Tribe,
Mr. Risling has been a teacher, counselor and administrator at Modesto
Junior College; and a member of many civic organizations, including the
National Indian Education Association, California Indian Education Association,
and California Indian Legal Services. A graduate of California State
University, Mr. Risling resides in Davis, California. He is represented
by Congressman Leggett (D). This appointment is for a two-year term.
Will Antell (Tab E), 40, an Independent, currently is the Assistant
Commissioner of Education for the Minnesota Department of Education.
A member of a Chippwea Tribe, he has served as Director of Indian
Education for Minnesota; Chairman of the Special Subcommittee on Indian
Education, National Council on Indian Opportunity, Office of the Vice
President; and as President of the National Indian Education Association.
A graduate of Mankota State College, Mr. Antell resides in Stillwater,
Minnesota. He is represented by Congressman Quie (R). This appointment
is for a one-year term.
New Appointments
Calvin Isaac (Tab F), 42, an Independent, currently is the Tribal Chief/
Administrator for the Choctaw Tribe in Mississippi. He has served as
Coordinator of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Mississippi; Director of
HEADSTART, Choctaw Agency, Mississippi; and as an elementary teacher.
A member of the National Congress of American Indians, National Indian
Education Association and National Tribal Chairman's Association, Mr.
Isaac graduated from Mississippi State University. A resident of
Philadelphia, Mississippi, he is represented by Congressman Montgomery (D).
This appointment is for a two-year term.
Thomas Thompson (Tab G), 35, a Republican, currently is with the Teacher
Corps, Eastern Montana College. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Black
Feet Tribe. He has been a consultant to numerous Indian Educat ion programs
and projects and coordinated the First Indian Education Conference in the
Teachers Corps. A member of the National Indian Education Association,
and Indian Cultural Master Plan for Montana, Mr. Thompson is a graduate
of Northern Montana College. He resides in Billings, Montana and is
represented by Congressman Melcher (D). This appointment is for a
three-year term.
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Minerva White (Tab H), 40, a Republican, currently is Director of the
Native American Special Services in Canton, New York. She has been
a Counselor with St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, and Director of
Education for the Mohawk Tribal Council. A member of the St. Regis
Mohawk Parents Education Committee, Salmon River Central School
Board, and Congress for Eastern Native Americans, Ms. White
represents the Mohawk Tribe. She resides in Hogansburg, New York
and is represented by Congressman McEwen (R). This appointment is
for a three-year term.
James Sappier (Tab I), 35, an Independent, currently is Tribal Coordinator,
Office of Development, Passamaquoddy Indian Tribe. He has been a member
of the Federal Regional Council Indian Task Force; Supervisor of Work/
Study Programs for the Penobscot Indians, University of Maine; Director of
Operation Mainstream, Department of Labor and Chairman of the Penobscot
Housing Authority. Representing the Penobscot Tribe, Mr. Sappier has
served on the Maine Indian Education Council, and TRIBE, Inc. (Teaching
and Research in Bi-Cultural Education). A resident of Old Town, Maine,
he is represented by Congressman Cohen (R). This appointment is for a
one-year term.
Earl Oxendine (Tab J), 44, a Republican, currently is Principal of
Upchurch Junior High School. He has been a Principal at South Hoke
Elementary School and Hawkeye High School. A graduate of Pembroke
State University, Mr. Oxendine represents the Lumbee Tribe. He resides
in Raeford, North Carolina and is represented by Congressman Rose (D).
This appointment is for a three-year term.
Paul Platero (Tab K), 32, an Independent, currently is Associate Director
of the Native American Materials Development Center. He has been an
Instructor of Rough Rock Demonstration School and an Adjunct Professor
at the University of New Mexico. A member of the National Indian Education
Association and Navajo Linguistics Society, Mr. Platero represents the
Navajo Tribe. He resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is represented
by Congressman Lujan (R). This appointment is for a two-year term.
Linda Belarde (Tab L), 29, an Independent, currently is a student, at Harvard
University. She has served as Director of the SE Agency's Johnson-O'Malley
Field Counselor Program and as a Counselor for the University of Washington
Indian Programs. A member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood and the National
Indian Education Association, Ms. Belarde represents the Tlingit Tribe. She
is a graduate of the University of Washington and is temporarily residing in
Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is represented by Congressman O'Neill (D).
This appointment is for a one-year term.
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Joseph Abeyta (Tab M), 33, a Democrat, currently is Tribal Operations
Officer for the Northern Pueblos and Chairman of the All-Indian Pueblo
Council Education Committee. He has been an Elementary School teacher,
Academic Department Head for BIA Schools and Education Specialist. A
member of the Board of Regents for New Mexico Technical Vocational
Schools and the New Mexico Advisory Council for the Department of
Education, Mr. Abeyta represents the Pueblo Tribes. A graduate of
the University of New Mexico and Harvard University, he resides in
Espanola, New Mexico. He is represented by Congressman Lujan (R).
This appointment is for a one-year term.
Donna Rhodes (Tab N), 33, an Independent, currently is Director of Indian
Women's Consultant's Inc. She has been Co-Founder of Tulsa Indian Youth
Council, Inc. and Founder of Indian Women's Consultant's, Inc. A member
of many civic organizations including the Native American Coalition of
Tulsa, and Oklahoma Indian Education Association, Ms. Rhodes represents
the Creek Tribes. A resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, she is represented by
Congressman Jones (D). This appointment is for a one-year term.
Wesley Bonito (Tab O), 39, a Republican, currently is the Apache Tribal
Education Director in Arizona. He has served as a National Youth Corps
officer and Athletic Director of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. A
member of many Indian organizations including the National Indian
Education Association, National Congress of American Indians, National
Board for Title III and A rizona State Johnson-O'Malley Program of which
he is Chairman, Mr. Bonito represents the Apache Tribe. A resident of
White River, Arizona, his Congressman is John Conlan (R). This
appointment is for a three-year term.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
"India Professional
Schedule 66
GREAT FORD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 30, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
The President today announced the appointment of fifteen persons as members
of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. They are:
For a term of one year:
Joe Abeyta, of Espanola, New Mexico, Superintendent, Albuquerque
Indian School, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He succeeds Karma Torklep,
who has resigned.
Will D. Antell, of Stillwater, Minnesota, Assistant Commissioner of
Education, State Department of Education, St. Paul, Minnesota. This
is a reappointment.
Linda Belarde, of Zunie, New Mexico, Teacher, Zunie Alternative
Learning Program. She succeeds Geraldine Simplicio, whose term
has expired.
Donna Rhodes, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Director, Indian Women Consultant's
Inc. She succeeds Amelia A. Coleman, who has resigned.
James G. Sappier, of Old Town, Maine, Tribal Coordinator, Office
of Development, Passamaquoddy Indian Tribe, Perry, Maine. He
succeeds L. Sue Lallmang, who has resigned.
FORD GERALD LIBRARY GERALD
For a term of two years:
Ellen A. Allen, of Horton, Kansas, Cultural Curricula Developer,
Powhatan Unified School, District #510, Powhatan, Kansas. This is
a reappointment.
Theodore D. George, of Poulsbo, Washington, Regional Program Direc-
tor, Office of Native American Programs, Department of HEW, Seattle,
Washington. This is a reappointment.
Calvin J. Isaac, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Tribal Chief-Administra-
tor, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. He succeeds Fred Smith,
who has resigned.
Paul R. Platero, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Associate Director,
Native American Materials Development Center. He succeeds Boyce
D. Timmons, who has resigned.
David Risling, Jr., of Davis, California, Professor, University of
California at Davis. This is a reappointment.
For a term of three years:
Wesley Bonito, of White River, Arizona, Tribal Education Director,
White Mountain Apache Tribe, Education Department. He succeeds
Daniel Peaches, who has resigned.
Patricia Ann McGee, of Prescott, Arizona, Tribe President, Yavapai-
Prescott Tribe. This is a reappointment.
Earl H. Oxendine, of Raeford, North Carolina, Principal, Upchurch
Jr. High School. He succeeds Clarence W. Skye, who has resigned.
Thomas Thompson, of Heart Butte, Montana, Federal Programs Coor-
dinator, School District #9, Browning Montana. He succeeds Genieve
Hooper, who has resigned.
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Minerva C. White, of Hogansburg, New York, Director, Native American
Special Services, St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York. She suc-
ceeds Jose Upicksoun, who has resigned.
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education was created by Public
Law 92-318, the Education Amendments of 1972. The Council is to consist
of 15 Indians and Alaskan natives, appointed by the President from lists
nominated from time to time by Indian tribes and organizations. The Coun-
cil will select its own Chairman.
The purposes of the Council are: To advise the Commissioner of Education
on the administration of education programs from which Indian adults or
children benefit, and to review and make recommendations concerning grant
applications to provide technical assistance to local education agencies and
Indian education agencies, institutions, and organizations to assist them in
improving the education of Indian children.
# # #
THE 8 TRISE
THE NAVAJO NATION
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA 86515
PETER MacDONALD
CHAIRMAN
Dear Brad:
I am somewhat disappointed with the recent appointment to the
National Advisory Council on Indian Education as announced by the White
House.
First, the North Central Region (South & North Dakota, etc)
are not represented. That area has the largest concentration of Indian
population next to the Southwestern area.
Secondly, my recommendation of Jimmy C. Begay of Rough
Rock Demonstration School and Joy Hanley of Navajo Division of Educa-
tion were apparently passed over. Mr. Paul Platero, the Navajo
appointed to the Council lives and works in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
I would hope future selection would be based on geographic,
as well as the population area where the Indian people are located, if
in fact their needs and concerns are to be addressed in a meaningful
way.
Sincerely yours,
Peter MacDonald, Chairman
Navajo Tribal Council
Bradley Patterson
Executive Building
The White House
LIBRARY
Washington, D. C.
October 12, 1976
Dear Larry:
Thank you for your October 6 letter to
the President, on behalf of Mr. Leonard
Bearking, who has contacted you regarding
the omission of representation from
North Dakota, South Dakota and Hobraska
on the National Advisory Council on Indian
Education.
Please be assured I shall call this nes-
sago to the attention of the President
and the appropriate Presidential advisers
at the earliest opportunity.
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
FORD is LIBRARY 038830
Max L. Priedersdorf
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Larry Pressler
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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The President
The White House
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Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
Leonard Bearking of the South Dakota
Indian Education Association has brought
to my attention the fact that the States
of North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska
lack representation on the National Advisory
Council on Indian Education.
I strongly urge that this omission be
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rectified as soon as feasible.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Larry Pressla
Larry Pressler
Member of Congress
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CC: Mr. Leonard Bearking
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me,
I gather, about the Indian Education Committee.
He says 4 Republicans are being dropped off as
we announce the 10 new ones.
Now that I have the memo in front of me
I think Bob's fears can be alleviated: we are
appointing 4 new Republicans, 5 Independents
and one Democrat, and we had 3 Republicans,
two Independents and one Democrat staying on --
giving us an Advisory Committee totalling
7 Republicans, 7 XXXX Independents and 1 Democrat.
I think that's pretty good and with your
permission will call Keyes and I am sure I
can convince him. (The matter has gone to the
President and is all finished; named are ready
to announce Thursday). Keyes, I think, is being
badgered by some specific individuals; I believe
he will concur when I explain our pergentages.
And happily this group is the group the
Indians and HEW have recommended; we didn't monkey
with their list (as we add 4 years ago
)
Brad
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Dear Senator:
This will acknowledge receipt and thank
you for your September 30 letter to the
President on behalf of Hr. Leonard Bearking
of the South Dakota Indian Education
Association, recommending Indian represen-
tation on the National Advisory Council on
Indian Education.
Please be assured your letter will be
called to the attention of the President
and the appropriate Presidential advisers
at the earliest opportunity.
with kind regards,
Sincerely,
FORD LIBRARY s GERALD
Joseph S. Jenckes V
Special Assistant for
Legislative Affairs
The Honorable Quentin H. Burdick
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
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EDWARD M. KENNEDY, MASS.
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The President
The White House
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Dear Mr. President:
Enclosed is a telegram I have received from Mr. Leonard Bearking
of the South Dakota Indian Education Association expressing his
concern about Indian representation on the National Advisory
Council on Indian Education. As you may know, North Dakota,
South Dakota, and Nebraska have sizable Indian populations. I
share Mr. Bearking's view that it is important that Indians
from this part of the country be represented on the Advisory
Council. I would very much appreciate your keeping these
concerns in mind when you next make appointments to the National
Advisory Council on Indian Education.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
With kind regards, I am
Sincerely,
Quentin N. Burdick
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THE NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA AND NEBRASKA INDIAN EDUCATORS ARE
CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROPOSED APPOINTED - NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
INDIAN EDUCATION BOARD MEMBERS, THESE STATE AREAS LACK REPRESENTATION.
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The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION
MEMORANDUM
October 19, 1976
TO:
Mr. Brad Patterson, Assistant Director
Presidential Personnel Office
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
FROM: Lincoln C. White, Executive Director LCW
RE:
Attendees - Wednesday, October 27, 1976, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meeting in the White House
NACIE Council:
Joe Abeyta
Patricia A. McGee
Ellen A. Allen
Earl H. Oxendine
Will D. Antell
Paul R. Platero
Linda S. Belarde
Donna Rhodes
Wesley Bonito
David Risling
Theodore George
James G. Sappier
Calvin J. Isaac
Thomas H. Thompson
Minerva C. White
NACIE Staff:
Lincoln C. White, Executive Director
Stuart A. Tonemah, Assistant Executive Director
Rose M. Hubbart, Administrative Assistant
Margo Kickingbird, Steno/Receptionist
Dr. Gabe Paxton, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Office of Indian Education
Ms. Ann Bailey, Office of Education, Committee Management Officer
GERALD H. FORD
PENN. BUILDING, SUITE 326 425 13th STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION
October 22, 1976
Mr. Brad Patterson, Assistant Director
Presidential Personnel Office
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Please add Mr. Norman Taven to the list of people to
meet in the Roosevelt Room, West Wing of the White House,
October 27,1976.
Mr. Tavennis a photographer from the HEW Public Affairs
Office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Street a. Jonemah
Stuart A. Tonemah
Assist. Executive Director
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EMBER 30, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 7, 1976
NOTE FOR PATTY PRESOCK
ersons as members
/ are:
I respectfully request to
reserve the Roosevelt Room on October
Albuquerque
27 from 9:30 to 11 for the First Meeting
S Karma Torklep,
of the newly appointed members of the
National Advisory Council on Indian
mmissioner of
Minnesota. This
Education.
We have asked Sue Porter if
e Alternative
a member of the First Family can drop by,
whose term
,
and await her decision. I shall be there
Women Consultant':
for the whole time.
ned.
List of Members attached.
nator, Office
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NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN EDUCATION
PENNSYLVANIA BUILDING, SUITE 326
425 13th STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
October 6, 1976
Mr. Brad Patterson
Assistant Director, Presidential
Personnel Office
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Patterson:
We are indeed pleased to be invited to the White House on Wednesday,
October 27, 1976 - 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to receive the President's
welcome and to meet with you to discuss Indian Education issues and
concerns.
Each of our Council members will welcome this opportunity to meet you
and to talk with you. It is most appropriate that our first Council
meeting be opened with this session in the White House.
I certainly appreciate the help that you and your staff have provided
to insure that the Council can place its role in a perspective that
promotes good relations with the White House.
Our office will send you the list of those planning to attend. Please
feel free to call us for additional details.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
C.White
Lincoln C. White
Executive Director
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October 4, 1976
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1. Do you have any further
information about the possibility
of a member of the First F amily
coming by the National Congress
of American Indians conference in
Salt Lake City on October 20?
(The President signed the Indian
Health Bill; it will be a happy
timeThere, in general.)
2. Would any member of the First Family
be free here at the White House on
October 27, 28 or 29 (27th AM
preferred) to say hello at the first
meeting of the newly appointed mem-
bers of the "ational Advisory
Counci 1 on Indian Education (see
release) ?
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Phone [918] 584-7221
716 South Troost
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74120
November 5, 1976
Mr. Brad Patterson, Admin. Aide
THE WHITE HOUSE
1600 Pennsyl vania Ave.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Patterson:
I cannot tell you what an exciting experience it was for me
to be allowed to sit in on the first general session of the
new NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL on INDIAN EDUCATION; and I genu-
inely hope that President Ford and you will be edified by the
future accomplishments of these appointees.
It was a great pleasure for me to meet you---and tour the
White House offices; and again, I wish to thank President Ford
and you most sincerely for all that you have done for Indian
education.
(Am I allowed to express my personal disappointment at the
outcome of the election? I only hope that this will not mean
that Indian education will be diminished in any way.)
I hope we shall meet again in some phase of Indian education
in the future.
Kindest regards,
Juanita West Juanita West, Coordinator
Dept. of Public Information
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