Historic Roots, Modern Issues
Work through the the following series of questions using information from the discussion of treaties, native land rights, sovereignty and materials from the Smithsonian activity completed below.
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Part 1: Treaties Still Matter - The Dakota Access Pipeline
Use the article from the Smithsonian Institute to answer the following questions (https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/plains-treaties/dapl)
1. Identify the stakeholders on either side of the DAPL issue and summarize their arguments.
2. Using evidence, complete an analysis of the Dakota Access Pipeline, focus specifically on who will benefit and who will suffer as a result of the pipeline.
3. What opportunities and challenges come with using social media as a platform for taking action?
4. How might personal connections to place, family, and community inspire an individual to take informed action?
Thought Questions
Answer the following thought questions as a way to check comprehension of the topics discussed throughout the course of the day's lesson.
5. Use the idea of sovereignty to explain the necessity of American Indians and the US Federal Government to approach problems like environmental degradation as equal partners. *
6. Even though the governmental jurisdiction of American Indians may now be restricted to reservations, use thee idea of native land rights to explain two reasons why American Indians would still have concerns about the actions of the Federal government *
7. What is the importance of Tribal Governments and the US Federal Government abiding by the provisions established by different treaties? How can it affect things like trust and cooperation when trying to address large concerns like environmental health? *
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