Cultural Preservation
Language revitalization, repatriation, museums, and the survival of indigenous heritage.
Coverage forthcoming.
In Indigenous Nations
Tribal Sovereignty
Government-to-government relations, self-determination, and the legal foundation of tribal authority.
Treaty Rights
Historical obligations, fishing and hunting rights, land agreements, and the honor of the nation's word.
Indian Health Service
Healthcare delivery, funding, chronic underfunding, and the health of indigenous communities.
Land Rights
Reservations, trust land, sacred sites, and the contested geography of indigenous territory.
Education
Tribal colleges, BIE schools, language preservation, and the education of indigenous youth.
Economic Development
Gaming, energy, tourism, and the economic sovereignty of tribal nations.
Environmental Justice
Pipeline routes, water contamination, sacred lands, and the environmental burden on indigenous peoples.
Cultural Preservation
Language revitalization, repatriation, museums, and the survival of indigenous heritage.
Federal Recognition
Acknowledgment process, political status, benefits eligibility, and the bureaucracy of identity.
Self-Governance
Compacting, tribal courts, law enforcement, and the administration of sovereign authority.