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United States v. Sioux Nation with Nick Estes
Sep 5, 2023
Nick Estes, an expert on Indigenous sovereignty and land back, joins the podcast to discuss the complexities of the land dispute case between the Sioux Nation and the United States. They explore the violent dispossession of native lands, the failures of the Supreme Court in addressing tribal sovereignty, and the methods of organizing and resistance employed by the Great Sioux Nation to reclaim their land.
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Quick takeaways
- The Sioux Nation rejected a cash settlement and demanded the return of their land as a demonstration of their commitment to Indigenous sovereignty.
- Efforts for land back and tribal rights involve grassroots organizing, legislation, policy approaches, and the rehabilitation of indigenous lands.
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The United States v Sioux Nation and the debate over compensation for land
The Sioux Nation, in 1980, was granted a cash settlement for the land they had treaty rights to, but they refused to claim the funds, arguing that they wanted the land back, not money.
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