Indian Pride: Ep. 4: Tribal Relations: Part 1
This episode examines the relationship between Native American tribes and the United States federal government. Speakers discuss health care, justice systems, and business opportunities. Also discussed: religious artifacts in museums, gaming on reservations, and sovereignty.
Producer
Randy Cadwell, Heidi Erickson, Dave Geck, Travis Jensen, Kak Lee, Chad Spokely, Michael Stromenger, Lee Westad.
Source
Indian Pride, Prairie Public Television. JuniKae Randall & Bob Dambach (Producers); Barbara Gravel (Director).
Grade Level
3 - 12
Subject Matter
Social Studies
Standards
Identify examples of how different groups, societies, and cultures are similar and different (e.g., in beliefs, traditions, family relationships, celebrations, institutions, folklore)
Explain how background and history influence people’s actions (e.g., farming methods, hunting methods, economic decisions)
Describe similarities and differences between past events and current events in U.S. history (e.g., in the lives of people from different cultures past and present)
Describe similarities and differences between past events and current events in U.S. history (e.g., in the lives of people from different cultures past and present)
Explain how regional Native American groups influenced U.S. history (e.g., historical events, development of the U. S.)
Explain the cultural differences (e.g., traditions,
celebrations, food) in the regions of the United
States today
Compare how culture influences relationships, religion, and social institutions in various societies (e.g., different family structures, world religions, rituals, government structures, social policies)
Explain how political leaders (e.g., Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler) dictated national policy (e.g., States’ rights, closure of National Bank, Indian Removal Act)
Analyze Federal policy and action regarding American Indians (e.g. Dawes Act, changes in federal and state Indian policies, civil rights movement; current issues surrounding gaming, housing, distribution of wealth, and healthcare, Indian Reorganization Act, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Civil Rights Act, Indian Child Welfare Act, American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Citizenship, American Indian Movement)
Explain how political and economic forces have affected the sovereignty of tribal nations (e.g., constitutional provisions; Supreme Court cases; laws used in forming the basis of the federal-tribal relationship; political and economic forces affecting sovereignty of tribal nations)
Explain how group and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior (e.g., religion, education, media, government, and economy)
