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The Nation-to-Nation Relationship and Treaty Rights Today
The relationship between Native nations and the United States is often described as nation-to-nation. This phrase captures a fundamental truth:…
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The Great Sioux Nation and the Seven Council Fires
The peoples often referred to collectively as the Sioux are more accurately understood through their own name for themselves: the…
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The Self-Determination Era and Modern Tribal Governments
After a long period of policies aimed at assimilation and the erosion of tribal authority, the second half of the…
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What Tribal Sovereignty Means
Tribal sovereignty is one of the most important and often misunderstood concepts in the relationship between Native nations and the…
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The Marshall Trilogy and the Foundations of Federal Indian Law
The legal foundations of the relationship between Native nations and the United States rest heavily on three early Supreme Court…
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United States Constitution (Article I & Vi)
Two parts of the United States Constitution are especially important for understanding the legal status of treaties made with Native…
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The 1851 Treaty and Native Sovereignty: A Legacy of Resilience
The 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie is often remembered as a turning point in U.S. history, not just for its…
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The Historical Significance of the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie
The 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie is often regarded as one of the most pivotal agreements in the history of…
Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851
(Horse Creek Treaty)
