Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Seminole

Mr. Rublestone is in Texas and there is a lot of communication about taking over operations and equipment. Local people did not raise enough money and there are discussions about profits and management. There are also mentions of commercial offices and investments.

The Seminole Intra-Tribal Business Association has sent a resolution to delay tribal matters until the Seminole tribal organization is reorganized. The General Council of the Seminole Tribe is working on establishing a Constitutional Committee and drafting a new Constitution. The Association has held meetings to discuss tribal issues such as electing a Chief and sanitation programs. Congressman Carl Albert acknowledges receiving the Annual Report from the Association and appreciates the information.

The text discusses the selection of a Constitutional Committee to modernize the structure of the Seminole tribal organization through the development of a constitution for handling tribal affairs. It outlines the process of selecting committee members and clarifying errors made in previous meetings. The importance of cooperation among tribal members and leaders is emphasized, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs offering assistance in drafting the tribal constitution.

The letter from John Brown, Chairman of the General Council of the Seminole Tribe, to Hon. Carl Albert, discusses the need for Indian tribes in Oklahoma to be able to participate in the low-rent housing program under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The letter recommends specific amendments to the Act that would allow Indian tribes to establish housing agencies and participate in the program. It highlights the unfair exclusion of Oklahoma Indian tribes from the program and the obstacles faced in trying to overcome this exclusion through state legislation. The letter emphasizes the urgent need for action to address the housing needs of low-income Indian families in Oklahoma.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Congressman Tom Steed regarding the investment of tribal funds in Wewoka Plastics, Inc. The company is in need of working capital and the Bureau proposed a $20,000 investment from the tribe, with the community matching this amount. However, they also required certain measures to be taken, such as a moratorium on a local development company loan and an audit of company records. The Bureau expressed concerns about the company's profitability and urged for an independent audit before further investments. Congressman Steed and Commissioner Nash are working together to find alternatives to support the economy of the Seminole Tribe.