J. Mark Hazlett

American Indian Sovereignty

The Struggle for Religious, Cultural and Tribal Independence

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Since the arrival of European settlers, Native American cultural sovereignty has been under attack. Self-determination is a tribal right of Native people, but colonial oppression banned their traditions and religion, purloined and misused sacred sites, and betrayed treaties when convenient. Over time, the settlers usurped Native American culture and lands, and these destructive behaviors continue today. Within the decimated Native American culture left after forced assimilation, American Indians still struggle to retain their rights. In this historical account of the despotism against Native American culture, the altercations of sovereignty, territory, and pluralistic democracy are analyzed in an effort to provide a path towards justice.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 258
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 424g
• ISBN-13: 9781476681429
• ISBN-10: 1476681422
• Artikelnr.: 60372697

Autorenporträt

J. Mark Hazlett II (Ph.D., political science, University of Tennessee) has taught at the university and college level and has worked as a private consultant for numerous American Indian groups and tribes on a variety of issues. He has advised student and community groups and has assisted in their quests for both state and federal recognition and in writing constitutions and bylaws; serving on powwow committees; and assisted in procuring grants. He lives in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Maps
Chapter One: The Struggles Begin
The Setting
The American Indian View
The View of the Newcomers
The Meaning of Sovereignty
Structure of the Book
Chapter Two: The Challenges Ahead
Introduction
Challenges from the New Nation
The Continuing Conflict
Summary and Concluding Remarks
Chapter Three: Sacred Sites and Culture: The Spiritual Assault
Introduction
American Indian Religions
Supreme Court Doctrines and Tests
The Sacred Site Cases
The New Age Threat
The Legislative Remedies?
The Trust Doctrine
Congressional Actions
Protecting the Past
Review and Conclusions
Chapter Four: Environmental Sovereignty in Indian Country
Introduction
The Eco-Indian: Myth and Reality
Indian Control of Their Environment
Tribal Government
Federal Environmental Laws
TAS Under the Clean Water Act
Waste in the Wastelands
Other Environmental Challenges Facing Indian Tribes
Conclusion
Chapter Five: The Battles Continue
Introduction
The New Battles
The Future of Tribal Sovereignty
Realizing Sacredness?
Sovereign Solutions
Final Thoughts
Appendix I: American Indian Religious Freedom, Public Law 95-341
Appendix II: Chief Seattle's Speech
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index