
Settler Colonial Law & Sue the T. rex w/ the Leninist Lawyer
Guerrilla History
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Economic Struggles and Cultural Heritage
This chapter explores the economic challenges of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, which struggles with financial stability and business development due to restrictive reservation systems. It highlights the controversial sale of a significant fossil and the ethical implications surrounding indigenous ownership, culminating in a record auction at Sotheby's. The discussion further delves into the broader themes of settler colonialism, commodification of indigenous heritage, and the potential economic opportunities presented by a museum around the famed T. rex fossil, Sue.
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