This is what I have so far.
Native Americans are at risk of losing their children because of poor living conditions on the reservation, lack of food and clean water, and substance and alcohol abuse. Some Native Americans are told they are too old or not qualified to be parents. Many of their Native parents are losing custody of their children at young ages. There is a small population that is in danger of losing its next generation and therefore its heritage. Native American children are being taken away from their parents and placed with foster or adopted parents of non- Indian culture.
Preston Daniels is the director of Iowa’s Department of Human Rights. He is introducing a bill to the legislature’s spring 2011 session to make it possible to restore parental rights to those who have lose them and ensure grandparents’ rights. He is trying to give parents and grandparents a second chance.
I like the issue and it is recent.I am having problems with Identifing the legislation that I think is linked to the issue, and explain why you think there is a connection.
Post a 200- to 300-word summary of a current issue between Native Americans and the federal government. Identify the legislation that you think is linked to the issue, and explain why you think there is a connection. Consult the National Congress of American Indians Web site, the Indian Country Today newspaper, or another online source for examples of pertinent issues.
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You have an excellent start.
The federal legislation permitting casinos on Native American reservations is an attempt to provide jobs and lift them out of poverty.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_gaming_enterprises#The_native_american_Gaming_Regulatory_Act
The federal legislation permitting casinos on Native American reservations is an attempt to provide jobs and lift them out of poverty.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_gaming_enterprises#The_native_american_Gaming_Regulatory_Act
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