2m 30s

Nixon's Policies Empowered Tribes

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour explains how most people aren't aware of Nixon's impact on Native Americans and how his policies helped them reestablish sovereignty.

1m 30s

Tribal Sovereignty: The Constitution is Clear

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole takes on the issue of tribal sovereignty.

1m 30s

What President Nixon Did for Native People

Lisa Billy

Lisa reflects on the impact of the Self Determination Act of 1975, which his leadership brought about.

1m

1970-83: 5 Nations Fully Reinstated

Stephen Greetham

• History

Stephen Greetham serves as attorney for the Chickasaw Nation and explains how it wasn't until 1983 that the Chickasaws revised their Constitution.

2m 30s

United We Survived

The Chickasaw Nation

This short, dramatic video presents highlights of Chickasaw history.

2m

Abolishment Averted: A Drive for Revitalizaton

Richard Green

• Historic Figures

Before the intent to abolish tribal governments could be acted upon, there were Indian movements pressing for their rights.

2m 30s

Tupelo's Expansion Leads to Archaeological Disruption

Richard Green, Author & Former Chickasaw Nation Historian

Richard Green notes that Chickasaws of the 18th and 19th centuries buried their dead under their homes.