Native Nations

The Mining Mania That Threatens Native Nations

The Mining Mania That Threatens Native Nations

Experts point to the adverse effects of expanded mineral mining on and near tribal lands.

Hacking Broadband Access in Tribal Lands

Hacking Broadband Access in Tribal Lands

Scholars examine broadband access in tribal lands and the effects of poor internet service on Native American communities.

Addressing the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Addressing the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Indigenous women are dual victims of violent crimes and federal policies that fail to mitigate the crisis.

Improving Protections for Native Religious Sites and Rights

Improving Protections for Native Religious Sites and Rights

Scholars argue religious liberty laws should stop the federal government from destroying Native sacred sites.

Where Will Native Children Find Their Homes?

Where Will Native Children Find Their Homes?

A Fifth Circuit ruling adopts a novel approach to a law that determines where Native children grow up.

The Regulation of Stolen Cultural Artifacts

The Regulation of Stolen Cultural Artifacts

Experts address weaknesses and inconsistencies in the U.S. regulation of looted cultural artifacts.

Establishing Economies on Indian Reservations

Establishing Economies on Indian Reservations

Promoting business development and economic independence on reservations is crucial to sustaining tribal communities.

Promoting Indian Child Welfare Through Inquiry and Data

Promoting Indian Child Welfare Through Inquiry and Data

Data collection on Native American involvement in adoption and foster care is needed to remedy courts’ failures.

Congressional Restoration of Tribal Civil Jurisdiction

Congressional Restoration of Tribal Civil Jurisdiction

Congress should enact a law that restores tribal regulatory and adjudicatory authority.

Regulatory Recognition of Native Histories

Regulatory Recognition of Native Histories

Judicial disregard of Native Nations’ ethnohistory frustrates the purpose of federal law protecting Native remains.

Critical Race Theory and the Trust Responsibility

Critical Race Theory and the Trust Responsibility

Critical race theory training is essential for fulfilling the U.S. government’s moral and fiduciary obligation to Tribes.

Tribal Regulatory Authority to Combat Climate Change

Tribal Regulatory Authority to Combat Climate Change

If the U.S. Congress fails to act on climate change, it should empower Indian tribes to protect their members.