Tribal Sovereignty: The Constitution is Clear

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole takes on the issue of tribal sovereignty: what it is, where it came from, and why it is important for all politicians to be familiar with it and understand it.

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Nixon's Vision: An Enlightened Indian Policy

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United We Survived

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This short, dramatic video presents highlights of Chickasaw history.

What President Nixon Did for Native People

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

Nixon's Policies Empowered Tribes

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

Tribal Governments Thrive Today

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The fortunes of all tribes have improved throughout the years.

Tribal Sovereignty: The Marshall Trilogy

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Chief Justice John Marshall upheld the Five Civilized Tribes' right to govern themselves.

1980: Supreme Court Cites Sovereignty

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In this 1980 decision, the Supreme Court cited the 1970 Arkansas riverbed ruling as "uniquely powerful within the context of Federal Indian law."