Author: United States
Publisher:
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The American Indian Treaties Series.
Author: Institute for the Development of Indian Law
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Donald L. Fixico
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2007-12-12
Total Pages: 1318
ISBN-13: 1576078817
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This invaluable reference reveals the long, often contentious history of Native American treaties, providing a rich overview of a topic of continuing importance. Treaties with American Indians: An Encyclopedia of Rights, Conflicts, and Sovereignty is the first comprehensive introduction to the treaties that promised land, self-government, financial assistance, and cultural protections to many of the over 500 tribes of North America (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada). Going well beyond describing terms and conditions, it is the only reference to explore the historical, political, legal, and geographical contexts in which each treaty took shape. Coverage ranges from the 1778 alliance with the Delaware tribe (the first such treaty), to the landmark Worcester v. Georgia case (1832), which affirmed tribal sovereignty, to the 1871 legislation that ended the treaty process, to the continuing impact of treaties in force today. Alphabetically organized entries cover key individuals, events, laws, court cases, and other topics. Also included are 16 in-depth essays on major issues (Indian and government views of treaty-making, contemporary rights to gaming and repatriation, etc.) plus six essays exploring Native American intertribal relationships region by region.