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In the 1790s, the United States began to recognize the sovereignty of tribal nations, conceding their right to self-governance and land ownership. This was formalized through treaties that acknowledged tribal authority and aimed to regulate relations between the federal government and Native American tribes. However, these agreements were often violated, leading to significant loss of land and rights for many tribes over time.
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Who were the original inhabitats of the US?
Tribal Indians were the first inhabitants of the United States.
Is the United Indian Nations Tribal College in Nespelem Washington accredited?
Yes, I work here and we are accredited through Salish Kootenai College in Montana
How are nations like Spain Italy and Germany able to overcome Tribal and clan conflicts over the centuries to become united countries?
because of strong leadership
Who were the leaders of US in 1564-1616?
The United States was in early days of being colonized in the 1600s. Before that time, there were the various tribal leaders of the Iroquois and others. The United States became a nation in 1781 with the ratification of the Articles of Confederation. There were 13 states at that time.
What was the cause of the dawes act?
The United States congress admitted that the Dawes Act was intended to extinguish native Americans tribal unity, governments and cultures.
What is the purpose of the league of 5 nations formed by 5 tribal groups?
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Are there still native Americans around?
Yes, there are still Native Americans living in the United States today. Some live in cities or in tribal communitys (RESERVATIONS) In some cases (e.g. Canada) these native controlled areas are outside of the jurisdiction of Canadian laws and regulations and act as almost autonomous nations.
How do I garnish a Native American working at a Casino when I have a Judgment?
Native American Reservations are sovereign nations except where they have given away a part of that sovereignty; all reservation nations have signed agreements with the United States (it is required through agreements with the US Government and the BIA), and its subordinate states to recognize and enforce judgments from other courts (states) Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (UEFJA) of 1986. It should be noted that the Navajo nation will enforce orders from the United States (See Navajo Rules of Civil Procedure, rule 60 (Generally)). Your first step is to contact the tribal entities office of the attorney general ((928) 871-6345) and ask them about the enforcement procedures. If the order is for Child Support, then the federal government can and will get involved (IE: Garnish the whole tribe, in order to pay the judgment). you cannot garnish any casino worker weather they are tribal or non tribal Indian reservation are considred a soverign nation so unless they get employed elsewhere not going to happen you could take them to court instead
Is an American Indian tribe required to permit and recognize same-sex marriage if their tribal land is located in a state where such marriages have been legalized?
No. Section 2 of the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") explicitly states that no tribe can be required to permit or recognize same-sex marriages. All federally recognized native American Indian tribes in the United States are considered sovereign nations. State and federal laws and constitutions do not apply to tribe members while they are physically present on tribal lands.
What are the names of the Indian tribes that called the United States home in the early 1800s?
There were over 5,000 different tribes here in the United States before it was "discovered". Each nation had their own individual language, cultural beliefs and lifestyles. Every current tribal nation present in the United States was also here generations ago. Native Americans are not extinct.
How many legal systems are in the United States?
The United States operates under multiple legal systems, primarily comprising federal and state systems. Each state has its own legal framework, including statutes, regulations, and case law, while the federal system governs issues that cross state lines or involve federal law. Additionally, tribal nations maintain their own legal systems, further diversifying the landscape. In total, there are 51 systems when including the federal system and each of the 50 states.
What are the indigenous people who initially occupied the Americas described as?
The people in Canada prefer the term First Nations. In the United States, some prefer American Indian and some prefer native Anmerica and some prefer the name of their tribal group. For example, many Navajo say: I'm not Indian, I'm Navajo or I'm Dine'.
