Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation

The text is a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor to the Pawnee Indian Tribal Business Community regarding a grant agreement. The grant covers the period from October 1, 1980, to September 30, 1982, and outlines the obligations and budget summary for the program. The letter includes modifications to the grant agreement and instructions for operating the program in accordance with the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Amendments of 1978.

The text is a letter from the Office of Inspector General regarding the approval of an indirect cost rate for the Pawnee Indian Tribal Business Council for fiscal year 1981. The letter outlines the conditions for approval, adjustments made to the proposal, and the responsibilities of the Council after the rates are approved. It also highlights the purpose of indirect cost rates and the process for submitting a new proposal for the following fiscal year. The Council is requested to review and sign the enclosed Agreement within two weeks.

The text outlines a proposal for the development of the Pawnee Indian Industrial Park in Oklahoma, with the goal of creating employment opportunities and generating income for the Pawnee Tribe. The plan includes the establishment of manufacturing plants and facilities, such as a pillow block assembly plant and a castings plant, as well as infrastructure improvements like water and sewage systems. The project aims to benefit the tribe economically and support cultural and educational growth. Potential participants in the project have been identified, and it is emphasized that the project should be designed and operated with the tribe's control and best interests in mind.

The text outlines the Articles of Incorporation for the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation, which is established for the development and operation of tribal enterprises, including an industrial park on the Pawnee Tribal Reservation. The corporation is granted the authority to engage in economic development activities, manage property, enter into agreements, employ personnel, and disburse surplus property and profits. The corporation's powers are outlined, including the ability to sue and be sued, adopt a corporate seal, manage property, procure insurance, lease property, secure funds, invest funds, employ personnel, and participate in partnerships or joint ventures. The corporation is required to submit financial reports to the Pawnee Tribal Business Council and set aside a portion of net profit funds for the council's use.

The text provides contact information for the Indian Tribal Business Council and Pawnee Tribal Administrative Center. It also lists various exhibits related to grants, job descriptions, and development projects for the Pawnee Industrial Park.

The letter from Hampton W. Anderson to Walter Echo-Hawk praises the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation for its unique business approach and success in Oklahoma. Anderson offers to help spread the word about the corporation's achievements to assist other tribes in the state.

The Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking funding for their Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation to support their economic development program. They have already received a grant to develop an industrial park on tribal lands and have established a separate business corporation to manage businesses on the reservation. The tribe is requesting seed money to cover start-up costs and administrative needs for the corporation. They have a history of legal and economic groundwork laid out to support their economic development efforts.

The Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is requesting a waiver for the non-federal share payment on their FY-82 ANA continuation grant due to their low per capita income. They provide data from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and their own tribal data to show that their per capita income is below $20,000, making them eligible for the waiver. The total average income of the working age population is calculated to be $2,696.79.

The Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has submitted an application for ANA funding to the Department of Health & Human Services for economic development. The Tribe has a high unemployment rate and is seeking to become economically self-sufficient. They have received grants for an Industrial Park and have established a Tribal Development Corporation. The application seeks funding to support the corporation in creating jobs, generating income, and stimulating the local economy. The Tribe is requesting a meeting to discuss the application in more detail.

The letter is from Hampton W. Anderson, a member of the Special Task Force in the Department of Economic Development in the State of Oklahoma, addressed to Walter Echo-Hawk, the Business Development Manager of the Pawnee Indian Tribal Business Council. Anderson commends the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation for their unique business approach and success, offering to help spread the word and assist other Oklahoma Tribes.

James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, is endorsing the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma's application for economic development funding from both the Department of Interior and the Administration for Native Americans. He is requesting careful consideration of the application and coordination between the two offices for joint funding. Jones is hopeful that both agencies will support the Tribe's efforts to become economically self-sufficient.