Code Switch A Tale of Two Tribal Nations
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Nov 22, 2023 Discover the unique land and level of independence of the Red Lake tribe. Explore the experiences of Native American tribes in Minnesota and the challenges faced by the Red Lake tribe. Learn about the different land ownership situations of Leech Lake and Red Lake tribal nations. Discover the significance of the Leech Lake reservation to the Ojibwe people and the reasons why tourists visit. Explore the history and migration patterns of the Ojibwe people. Discuss the challenges faced by the Ojibwe people on the Leech Lake reservation and a different future in Red Lake Nation. Learn about the unique aspects and historical events of the Red Lake reservation. Discuss an incident where the Red Lake tribe confiscated a plane that landed on their reservation.
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Roger Jordan's Leech Lake Example
- Roger Jordan, Red Lake's chairman, used Leech Lake as an example of land loss.
- He'd stop there during trips, pointing out non-Native presence to emphasize the risks to Red Lake.
Two Sides of Westward Expansion
- US westward expansion involved military conquest and a legal assault on Native peoples.
- Treaties and laws deceptively stripped land and independence.
Ojibwe Migration and Early Settlement
- Ojibwe people migrated to the Great Lakes region over centuries following prophecies.
- They initially lived in small, independent communities with no national identity.