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Merriam Report Chapter 1. Introduction to American Indian Studies AIS 310. Presented by Lucretia Lovato Randi Begaye Daniel Ellis. Indian Conditions. Economic Conditions Majority of Indians are poor View of Indian work ethics Living/Health Conditions Housing Spread of Diseases
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Merriam Report Chapter 1 Introduction to American Indian Studies AIS 310 Presented by Lucretia Lovato Randi Begaye Daniel Ellis
Indian Conditions • Economic Conditions • Majority of Indians are poor • View of Indian work ethics • Living/Health Conditions • Housing • Spread of Diseases • Diet
Education “The Indian Service should encourage promising Indian youth to continue their education beyond boarding schools and to fit themselves for professional, scientific, and technical callings” p.35
Funding • Per-Capita Payments - Disbursement - Uses • Healthcare - Conditions - Staff • Inheritance -Money & Land