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Download full textWoods, Richard G.; Harkins, Arthur M. – 1971
"An interesting and perhaps significant aspect of Indian testimony during the urban hearings of the National Council on Indian Opportunity was the way in which Indian witnesses characterized Indian people. While the hearings did not specifically probe this area, occasional comments made during the course of testimony indicated that some Indian…
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Traits, Self Concept, Self Evaluation
Woods, Richard G.; Harkins, Arthur M. – 1971
A large amount of discussion during the hearings of the National Council on Indian Opportunity during its 1968-69 visits to 5 major cities was concerned with education. This report organizes the urban Indian concerns and characteristics about education evidenced during the hearings. Much is included in the way of direct quotations from Indian…
Descriptors: American Indians, Dropout Rate, Educational Problems, Educational Resources
Woods, Richard G.; Harkins, Arthur M. – 1971
Throughout the 1968-1969 hearings of the National Council on Indian Opportunity (NCIO), interest was shown repeatedly in the development of Indian centers within urban areas. Existing Indian centers in the cities visited by the NCIO were marginally funded operations which nevertheless fulfilled important functions such as intake and referral;…
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Centers, Employment Services, Facilities
Woods, Richard G.; Harkins, Arthur M. – 1971
With a view toward stimulating remedial Federal Government and local community action, the National Council on Indian Opportunity held hearings on problems of urban American Indians during 1968 and 1969 in 5 major cities. This report organizes the interracial aspects of urban Indian concerns evidenced during the hearings. Much is included in the…
Descriptors: American Indians, Culture Conflict, Employment Problems, Intergroup Relations
Harkins, Arthur M.; Woods, Richard G. – 1969
A specially designed questionnaire was given to teenage urban Indians at a dance held for them in Minneapolis to determine the number who were "College Aspirants" (CA) or "Non-College Aspirants" (NCA) along with their preferences and characteristics. It was found that out of 135 usable responses, 95 were interested in attending…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Career Choice
Woods, Richard G.; Harkins, Arthur M. – 1971
The National Council on Indian Opportunity visited 5 major cities in 1968-69 for the purpose of holding hearings about the problems of urban Indians with a view toward stimulating remedial Federal Government and local community action. This report organizes the urban Indian concerns and characteristics evidenced during the hearings which had to do…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Alcoholism, American Indians, Communication Problems
Harkins, Arthur M.; Woods, Richard G. – 1968
Problem areas of American Indians in the urban setting, especially employment, education, health, justice, housing, public welfare, parks, libraries, churches, and the Indian Center are summarized. The relationship of these problem areas to Chippewa history and culture in Minnesota is discussed. Indian applicants at the American Indian Employment…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Agency Role, American History, American Indians
