Becoming Nations Again

Tribes operated sovereign governments since time immemorial. Colonialism forced tribes onto reservations and stripped them of sovereign powers. Federal paternalism continues to undermine tribal self-governance; thus, tribes struggle with crime and poverty. Treating tribes as nations again is the key...

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1. Verfasser: Crepelle, Adam
Format: Online
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge University Press 2026
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Online-Zugang:https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/172824
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Zusammenfassung:Tribes operated sovereign governments since time immemorial. Colonialism forced tribes onto reservations and stripped them of sovereign powers. Federal paternalism continues to undermine tribal self-governance; thus, tribes struggle with crime and poverty. Treating tribes as nations again is the key to improving life in Indian country.