The 1972 20-Point Program calls for the restoration of constitutional treaty-making authority to ensure a fair and equal relationship between Indian nations and the federal government.
The program proposes the restoration of a permanent Native American land area to address land loss and provide indigenous people with secure and self-governing territories.
The program calls for the judicial enforcement and protection of treaty rights for American Indians to address past and present violations and uphold the federal government's obligations.
The program proposes the creation of a congressional joint committee to recommend legislation and programs addressing past and present policies that have negatively affected indigenous people, aiming for a comprehensive and inclusive approach in building a secure Indian future in America.
Deep dives
Restoration of Treaty-Making Authority
The 1972 20-Point Program calls for the restoration of constitutional treaty-making authority to allow Indian nations to represent their own interests in treaty negotiations and ensure a fair and equal relationship with the federal government.
Permanent Native American Land area
The program proposes the restoration of a permanent Native American land area of at least 110 million acres, or about 172,000 square miles, which should be perpetually non-taxable by the federal government. This would address the ongoing issue of land loss and provide indigenous people with secure and self-governing territories.
Judicial Enforcement and Protection of Treaty Rights
The program calls for the judicial enforcement and protection of treaty rights for American Indians. It emphasizes the need to address past and present violations of treaty rights and ensure that the federal government upholds its obligations under the treaties.
Creation of Congressional Joint Committee
The program proposes the creation of a congressional joint committee and reconstruction of Indian relations, responsible for recommending legislation and programs to address past and present policies, programs, and practices that have negatively affected indigenous people. The committee would aim to develop a comprehensive and inclusive approach in building a secure Indian future in America.
Key Point 1: Economic Development on Indian Reservations
The podcast discusses the challenges faced by Native American communities in achieving economic development on their reservations. The speakers highlight the restricted avenues for economic growth and the limited options available, such as the reliance on tribal casinos due to the lack of viable economic opportunities. They emphasize the need for investment and support to enable Indigenous communities to develop sustainable economies.
Key Point 2: Legislative Reform for Indigenous Rights
The podcast addresses the importance of legislative reform to protect indigenous rights, including the restoration of treaty-making between tribes and the federal government, the revival of federal protective jurisdiction for offenses against Indigenous people, and the repeal of state laws that interfere with tribal sovereignty. The speakers discuss the significance of these reforms in safeguarding indigenous religious freedom and cultural integrity. They stress the need for greater recognition and respect for indigenous nations and their inherent sovereignty.
Key Point 3: Improving Indigenous Services and Representation
The podcast highlights the inadequate provision of essential services, such as healthcare, housing, education, and employment opportunities for Indigenous communities. The speakers advocate for the creation of an Office of Federal Indian Relations and Community Reconstruction to consolidate existing agencies and improve access to services. They emphasize the importance of empowering Indigenous communities to develop and implement their own programs, ensuring representation in decision-making processes, and promoting self-governance and autonomy.
Thank you all for listening, again, sorry to those that this a reupload and the new long title but we fixed the audio desync and Zitkato should sound louder albeit not as crisp audio. Also f*ck Columbus, and happy late Indigenous Peoples Day. In this episode Zitkato interviews Nick Estes from the Red Nation and author of Our History is the Future about the 20 Point Program of the Trail of Broken Treaties written by Hank Adams
