Emilie Connolly

Emilie Connolly, an Early American historian and professor at Brandeis University, dives into her book discussing the intricate relationship between federal trusteeship and Native dispossession. She explains 'fiduciary colonialism' and how the U.S. government used withheld payments to coerce Native nations into ceding land. Connolly highlights the strategic responses of Native peoples, from investing in education to legal challenges, while linking historical practices to current disputes over resources and sovereignty. Her insights illuminate the lasting impact of these fiscal relationships.