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First Native American Reservation
In 1786, the first reservation for Native Americans was established by the United States. This also led to approach each tribe as an independent nation. *day and month are not correct- exact day and month could not be found. -
Indian Removal Act
Indian tribes in the Southern United States were removed from their land and taken to the west of the Mississippi River. This was so others could have access to their land. This act was greatly supported by non-native people because it allowed for access to land they could not have before. This Act was signed and put into effect by President Andrew Jackson. -
Trail of Tears
During this time, more than 16,000 Cherokee were forcefully removed from this homes and taken westward. Many people died along the way due to the conditions in which they were treated, or lack thereof. President Jackson sent in troops to remove them from their land and homes. This was following the Indian Removal Act of 1830. *day and month are inaccurate- could not find exact day and month. -
Indian Appropriation Act
In the United States, Native American tribes were not seen as independent nations by the government. Treaties were no longer in effect, rather any matter would have to go through Congressional statutes and/or executive orders. -
Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 gave voting rights and citizenship to American Indians. They could keep their tribal citizenship and did not have to apply for U.S. citizenship. -
Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
This act reveresed previous policies that were placed and promoted the retention of the land and cultural distinctiveness. This was to help strengthen tribes and their traditions and cultures. -
Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968
Stated were required to get tribal consent before taking any legal jurisdiction over an Indian reservation. This also gave most protections of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to tribal members in dealing with their tribal governments. *day and month are inaccurate- could not locate the exact day and month of the Act. -
American Indian Religious Freedom Act
This Act gave American Indians the freedom to practice, believe, and express their traditional religions. Governments are not allowed to interfere with said practices and freedom because it is their traditions and due to the 1st Ammendment. -
Indian Child Welfare Act
This was a federal law that was implemented for jurisdiction over removing Native American children from their families and homes. This gave tribes a voice when it came to a matter involving a child custody situation. This allowed children to stay within their tribe, land, family, etc. rather than taking them away and placing them in a different home/family where they could potentially lose their culture and traditions. -
Native American Heritage Month
President George Bush declared November as Native American Heritage Month. -
Native American Languages Act of 1990
This Act protected and gave Native Americans the right and freedom to develop, practice, and use Native American language. This allowed them to practice languages that could be used as educational opportunities, support for one another and fellow tribes/communities, conduct their own trade/business, etc. -
Indigenous Peoples Day
"Christopher Columbus did not discover America," is a major topic being currently discussed in classrooms, communities, and states throughout the U.S. Although this is not a policy [yet], a major event [yet], or is not in any books [yet], this is important to note because many communities and states across the Nation are working together in efforts to make Columbus Day-- Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD). There are many cities in MN alone, like Grand Rapids, who are choosing to celebrate IPD!