The Tragedy of Broken Trust

The effects of this era of federal control over the tribal governments reverberate today

"The Tragedy of Broken Trust" recounts a side of American history that isn’t taught in schools, a story of broken promises.

Legislation and the Choate Case

A landmark land and taxation legal ruling for the Chickasaw Nation

In November of 1910, Congress acted to sell a portion of the unallotted land, which included 750,000 acres of Chickasaw land.

Termination Policy

A new decision to completely assimilate Native Americans into the general population

A 1943 survey of reservations throughout the U.S. showed the extreme poverty of much of the Indian population. The BIA and others were blamed.

Peter Maytubby Elected As Governor

However, he never officially took office

Although Peter Maytubby was elected in 1906, he never officially took office.

Reviving Chickasaw Government and Culture

Social and cultural programs introduced to preserve the heritage of the Chickasaw people

In 1963, the Chickasaws began to pressure the federal programs to provide social and economic services.

Five Civilized Tribes Act

An attempt to assimilate the Chickasaw people into the melting pot of American culture

Congress approved House Resolution 5976, which paved the way for Oklahoma's statehood the following year.

Indian Citizenship Act

Also known as the Snyder Act, it granted Native Americans full U.S. citizenship

This Act, also known as the Snyder Act, was named in honor of Representative Homer P. Snyder of New York. It granted Indians full U.S. citizenship.

Floyd Maytubby Appointed As Governor

A World War II and Great Depression governorship

Floyd Maytubby was appointed governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1939. He served as governor from 1939-1963.

American Indian Movement

Founded to reverse ruinous federal policies and renew the spirit of American Indian people

The late 1960s was a period of unrest for many in the United States, including American Indians, many of whom felt they were not being treated fairly.

Indian Reorganization Act

Proposed to restore more sovereignty to the Native American people

The Wheeler-Howard Bill became known as the Indian Reorganization Bill or IRA. It was proposed by the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

E.B. Maytubby Appointed As Governor

He assumed governorship in May of 1963, following the death of his nephew, Governor Floyd Maytubby

E.B. Maytubby was appointed governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1963. He served as governor from May 1963 to October 1963.

Enabling Act

Provided for a draft of a constitution for a single state made up of Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory

In 1906 Congress passed the Enabling Act, which provided for a draft of a constitution for a single state made up of Oklahoma and Indian Territory.

Allotment Act

Each member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes was allotted 320 acres in Indian Territory

In the Supplemental Agreement Act to the General Allotment Act of 1902, each member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes was allotted 320 acres.

Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act

Supported the business and governmental aspects of Oklahoma tribes

While Governor Johnston had generally supported Collier's Indian Reorganization Act, that Act tended to favor the Southwestern Indians.

Overton James Appointed As Governor

The youngest to serve in that position at that time and appointed by President John F. Kennedy

Overton James became governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1963. He served as governor from 1963-1987.

Oklahoma Statehood

No longer a territory, Oklahoma becomes the 46th state

On November 16, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Oklahoma a state.

Governor Johnston's Death

The passing of the last chief executive of the Five Tribes

Governor Johnston, the last chief executive of the Five Tribes elected by his people, died on June 28, 1939.

Sequoyah Constitutional Convention

An effort that was not supported by the Chickasaw Nation

In early 1905, James Norman, a Cherokee, began a separate statehood movement for Indian Territory.