Posts Under ‘Indian Country’ Category

Indian Country's Paradox

Top Interior department officials, including Secretary Ken Salazar, are getting an earful as they tour Indian Country. This Navajo Times article captures both the wish list and complaints from the Navajo Nation. In response, one Navajo Times readerĀ  comments: It’s an interesting question – can a tribe truly be said to be sovereign if it…Continue Reading…

The Future of American Indians

This editorial in Indian Country Today argues that tribal communities need to throw off the yoke of federal assistance and develop their own economic development initiatives (beyond gaming). I’m curious to see the reaction from tribal leaders, especially to this: Winning legal and political battles to see our children live in poverty and with limited…Continue Reading…