362 Treaties Between the United States & American Indian Nations
Ben Franklin's World
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Exploring Treaty-Making and Indigenous Sovereignty
This chapter delves into the origins and significance of treaty-making between the United States and American Indian nations, highlighting the role of sovereignty and self-determination. It discusses the development of the Nation to Nation exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian, focusing on 16 selected treaties and the ongoing efforts to address treaty issues and recognize tribal sovereignty. The chapter also examines the complexities of treaty ratification, using the unratified California treaty K as a case study to illustrate the severe consequences for native populations.
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