Tag Archives: Indian Reorganization Act
Tribal Sovereignty as a Pathway to Thriving Economies
As tribal nations exercise their rights to self-govern and strengthen their economies, their sovereignty is also benefiting local nontribal communities. Depending on the tribe, as high as $.90 of every tribal dollar earned is spent in non-tribal economies.
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The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
In my recent blog post on Black Elk, a holy man and healer of the Oglala Sioux, I mentioned how the early reservations were before the Indian Reorganization Act… no food, inferior shelter, meager provisions and uncaring superintendents. In today’s topic, I explain the changes brought about by the Indian Reorganization Act and how they […]
Native Chiefs & Leaders: Black Elk
What we can learn from the life and quotes of Oglala Lakota holy man Black Elk. Discussed by Murray Lee, a blogger for National Relief Charities.
Posted in Older Archives_Humanitarian Also tagged Oglala, holy man, Lakota values, Little Bighorn, Black Elk, Crazy Horse, Wounded Knee, Native American 1 Comment
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