Hola people!
1. About what
percentage of the Native population lives on reservations? Where are the
majority of these reservations located?
Almost half of the Native Americans live in
large cities a nd rural areas, whereas the other half live on fedaral
reservations. The majority of these reservations are situated wast of he
Mississippi River, and the Indians continue to live there to maintain their
traditions.
2. What are some of
the social challenges faced by Native Americans? List what you believe can be
possible causes of these challenges?
Unemployment, poverty, alcoholism and drug
abuse are severe social problems on many of the reservations. High rates of
diabetes and heart disease are also a concern.
3. Over which
matters tribal governments have power?
Limitations on tribal powers of
self-government include the same limitations applicable to states; for example,
neither tribes nor states have the power to make war, engage in foreign
relations, or coin money.
4. How does the
sovereignty of Native Americans fall short?
Many Native Americans and advocates of Native
American rights point out that the US Federal Government's claim to recognize
the ''sovereignty'' of Native American peoples falls short.The US still wishes
to govern Native American peoples and treat them as subject to US law.
5. What does the BIA
claim to be its responsibillity when it comes to indian lands?
The BIA states that its responsibility is the
''administration and management of 55,700,000 acres (225,000km2) of land held
in trust by the United States og American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaskan
Natives.''
xoxo The Waffleboy
