S. 1349-S. 1398: Hearing Before the Select Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-ninth Congress, First Session, on S. 1349 ... July 17, 1985, Washington, DC.U.S. Government Printing Office, 1985 - 212 pages |
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Page 163 - CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly considered by the Navajo Tribal Council at a duly called meeting at Window Rock, Navajo Nation (Arizona), at which a quorum was present and that same was passed by a vote of 52 in favor and 0 opposed, this 3rd day of June, 1970.
Page 133 - The Congress declares its commitment to the maintenance of the Federal Government's unique and continuing relationship with and responsibility to the Indian people through the establishment of a meaningful Indian self-determination policy which will permit an orderly transition from Federal domination of programs for and services to Indians to effective and meaningful participation by the Indian people in the planning, conduct, and administration of those programs and services.
Page 11 - Code of 1954 (relating to itemized dcduc5 tions for individuals and corporations) is amended 'by adding 6 at the end thereof the following new sections: 7 "SEC.
Page 93 - ... applicant local educational agency to provide to the parents of such children: (1) Opportunity to make recommendations to the local educational agency concerning the needs of the Indian children; (2) Opportunity to consult with the local educational agency concerning the ways in which such parents can assist their children in realizing the benefits to be derived from the educational program of the local educational agency; and (3) Opportunity to present their views to the appropriate school personnel...
Page 41 - Mr. Chairman, this concludes my prepared statement and I will be pleased to answer any questions from you or members of your distinguished Committee.
Page 32 - Secretary shall make a per capita distribution of $300 to each tribal member born on or prior to and living on the date of the enactment of the Act; b.
Page 133 - It shall be the policy of the Secretary and the Bureau, in carrying out the functions of the Bureau, to facilitate Indian control of Indian affairs in all matters relating to education.
Page 132 - The Congress hereby recognizes the obligation of the United States to respond to the strong expression of the Indian people for self-determination by assuring maximum Indian participation in the direction of educational as well as other Federal services to Indian communities so as to render such services more responsive to the needs and desires of those communities.
Page 153 - Native entities. (3) Ensure that Indian Tribes and Alaska Native entities fully exercise self-determination and control in planning, priority-setting, development, management, operation, staffing and evaluation in all aspects of the education process. (4) Ensure that each agency or local school board shall be authorized and empowered to function as the policy making body for the school, consistent with the authority granted by the tribes or Alaska Native entity(ies) served by the school(s).
Page 152 - Tribal Council at a duly called meeting at Window Rock, Navajo Nation (Arizona), at which a quorum was present and that same was passed by a vote of 55 in favor and 0 opposed, this 15th day of November, 1984.