government relations

Discusses relations between the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana and the United States government, as well as the tribe's recent fight to save its lands from strip-mining coal companies.

A collection of documents in which native Americans describe their responses to the explorers, traders, missionaries, settlers, and government diplomats and soldiers seeking dominion over their ancient homeland.

Recounts the desperate attempt of Chief Joseph and his Nez Perce Indians of Idaho to elude annihilation by the U.S. Cavalry by escaping to Canada.

A study of politics and power on contemporary Indian reservations, dispelling the stereotype of the victimized Native American and arguing that the political sovereignty of some tribes has had damaging effects on surrounding communities.

A history of Federal Indian policy precedes discussion of topics related to the legal rights of American Indians, including treaties; tribal self-government; hunting, fishing, and gathering rights; civil rights; and criminal jurisdiction in Indian country.

Text and photographs discuss the effect discrimination has had and continues to have upon Native American peoples.

Surveys the history of the Bureau of Indian Affairs describing its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

Discusses the economic, legal, health, and civil rights problems presently facing Native Americans and presents a brief history of legal and territorial conflicts between Native Americans and the United States government.

Traces the history of the development of U.S. policy concerning American Indians.