Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act : Hearings Before the Committee on Indian Affairs United States Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session, on S. 479, to Provide for Administrative Procedures to Extend Federal Recognition to Certain Indian Groups

This book delves into the complex and often contentious process of Federal recognition of Indian tribes in the United States, focusing on legislative hearings and administrative procedures. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and political landscape surrounding tribal recognition, including key testimonies from tribal leaders, government officials, and legal experts. The author situates this issue within the broader historical context of Indigenous rights and federal policy, offering readers an insightful exploration of the themes of sovereignty, identity, and the ongoing struggle for recognition by Indian groups.

Through detailed analysis and excerpts from official documents, the book examines the intricacies of Federal recognition - its implications for tribes seeking acknowledgment, its impact on existing recognized tribes, and its significance in the larger narrative of Indigenous peoples' rights in America. The thematic depth includes discussions on identity politics, cultural preservation versus assimilation pressures, and the legal battles that often characterize the quest for recognition.

Ending with a powerful conclusion on how Federal recognition processes shape not only tribal identities but also national understanding of Indigenous sovereignty and rights, this book offers significant insights into a pivotal aspect of American Indian affairs. It is an essential read for those interested in legal studies, Indigenous history, and contemporary challenges facing Native American communities.

This book delves into the complex and often contentious process of Federal recognition of Indian tribes in the United States, focusing on legislative hearings and administrative procedures. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and political landscape surrounding tribal recognition, including key testimonies from tribal leaders, government officials, and legal experts. The author situates this issue within the broader historical context of Indigenous rights and federal policy, offering readers an insightful exploration of the themes of sovereignty, identity, and the ongoing struggle for recognition by Indian groups.

Through detailed analysis and excerpts from official documents, the book examines the intricacies of Federal recognition - its implications for tribes seeking acknowledgment, its impact on existing recognized tribes, and its significance in the larger narrative of Indigenous peoples'' rights in America. The thematic depth includes discussions on identity politics, cultural preservation versus assimilation pressures, and the legal battles that often characterize the quest for recognition.

Ending with a powerful conclusion on how Federal recognition processes shape not only tribal identities but also national understanding of Indigenous sovereignty and rights, this book offers significant insights into a pivotal aspect of American Indian affairs. It is an essential read for those interested in legal studies, Indigenous history, and contemporary challenges facing Native American communities.