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17 Events
Events
17 Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Maytubby Elected As Governor
However, he never officially took office
Although Peter Maytubby was elected in 1906, he never officially took office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma Statehood
No longer a territory, Oklahoma becomes the 46th state
On November 16, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Oklahoma a state.