Describe 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.

Answer 1

Here are a number of previous answers to your question.

http://www.jiskha.com/search/search.cgi?query=current+issue+between+Native+Americans+and+the+federal+government

Answer 2

I wrote a summary about the indians wanting ti build a casino 25 miles from their headquarters, but the government and the BIA aren't to happy about it. I have to identify and explain the legislation that you think is linked to the issue between Native Americans and the federal government and describe and explain why you think there is a connection.I don't understand the legislation part. Please help.

Answer 3

Legislation is laws that define and regulate the gambling casinos. Check these sites.

http://www2.sims.berkeley.edu/academics/courses/is190-1/s96/abaurrea/assign5.htm#igra

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_gambling_enterprises

http://www.libraryindex.com/pages/1583/Casinos-Native-American-Tribal-Casinos-FEDERAL-RECOGNITION.html

Answer 4

Compulsory school attendance for indian children is a issue.