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LaDonna Harris, Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO), Annual Report, 1971

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In Folder: LaDonna Harris, 1961-1972



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The AIO Action Council is a non-profit corporation that has been formed to take direct, effective action within the various segments of federal and state governments to bring about changes in legislation, government regulations and government activities that will protect and promote the rights, interests and welfare of American Indians, Aleuts and Eskimos. The AIO Action Council works independently, as well as in cooperation or coalition with other groups. It will support those issues that further self-determination for Native Americans and vigorously oppose external solutions to the problems facing Native Americans.

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The AIO Action Council is a civil rights organization that works to advocate for the interests of minority groups. The Council provides services such as temporary office space and secretarial assistance to groups, and also publishes a publication called Legislative Alert to keep people informed on the legislative front. testimony given before Congress on various issues affecting Native Americans.

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AIO is a national Indian organization that strives to fulfill an advocacy role in favor of Indian people. Programs like the Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the American Indian Investment Opportunities, Inc. were mere dreams a short year ago, but are now programs that are funded and in the process of being launched into full-blown reality. On a short-range basis, AIO hopes to develop into a broad-based organization with broad financial support in order to continue the work of enabler for Indian groups. On a long-range basis, AIO seeks to be a leader in the effort to assist in creating a climate for the development of a national Indian development bank. This is a very important priority. AIO pledges to be a leader in the formation of a national American for Indian Housing Alliance which will seek to concern itself with the totally ignored Indian in the urban areas. Also, AIO pledges a concern and effort to develop educational groups to insure Indian participation and quality Indian

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The text lists the members of the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The board is made up of representatives from all across the United States.

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The Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund (Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund (NALDEF)) was founded in 1970 to help protect the legal rights of Native Americans and provide educational programs to help them understand their rights and obligations. Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund (NALDEF) has four main goals: to monitor the activities of the Federal government to make sure Indian interests are protected; to provide legal assistance to Native Americans at the local level; to litigate or help others litigate important legal issues affecting all Native Americans; and to provide competent, effective legal assistance to Native Americans at the local level. AIO is sponsoring a seminar on Indian Claims to bring together representatives of tribes with claims pending before the commission, members of the commission, legislative persons who draft Congressional appropriations, and investment experts. The seminar will provide an opportunity for tribal representatives to more fully understand the claims process and to discuss their problems with each other and with experts.

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AIIO is a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) that provides long-term loans and equity financing to small businesses that are wholly owned or majority controlled by Indian communities or individuals. The organization will also provide management and technical assistance to newly formed companies in areas such as finance, accounting, business planning, marketing, and employee relations. AIIO was made possible through a grant from the Ford Foundation and is jointly developed and owned by Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity (Oklahoman's for Indian Opportunity) and Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO).

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The text describes how the author became interested in psychology and decided to pursue it as a career. It discusses some of the key figures in the field and the author's own research. The author describes how psychology can be used to understand and improve human behavior.

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The American Indian Organization (AIO) is a national Indian non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of Native Americans. AIO believes that Native Americans are entitled to a fair share of opportunities and equality, while still retaining the right to be different. The organization works to improve attitudes among Indians and non-Indians, to strike down stereotypes, and to build upon the proud heritage of Native Americans.

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The American Indian Organization (AIO) is a youth program designed to help Indian young people cope with their problems and to foster a sense of pride in being Indian. The program includes tutoring, summer school programs, individual counseling, referral to social services, and conferences on educational and other topics of interest.

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The American Indian Center of Dallas helps orient new families to city living, helps them find housing and employment, refers needy families to the proper social and welfare agencies and sees they get the help they need. Among the Center's continuing activities are a General Education Development Program (GED) through which adults can receive the equivalency of a high school education, a Youth Program for young people between the ages of 14 and 25, two Housewives Clubs, two tutoring programs for first through sixth grade students, an Indian Center Dance Group and a cultural awareness program for youth.

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The text describes how a mother and her young daughter spend their days together. They are very close, and the mother enjoys spending time with her daughter. The daughter is curious and loves to learn new things. The mother is patient and loves to teach her daughter. They have a lot of fun together.

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The Americans for Indian Opportunity annual report for 1971 outlines the organization's goals and achievements for the year. One of the main goals for the year was to help Native Americans gain access to education and employment opportunities. The report details the organization's efforts to provide training and support to Native American communities. It also discusses the progress made in increasing Native American representation in the workforce and in higher education.

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