Tribal Self-Determination Case Study
Kevin Tom
Tribal Economic Development
Midterm
March 1, 2010
1. Define what is tribal “self-determination”? Discuss how “self-determination” has influenced economic growth in the modern tribal economy.
Tribal self-determination was a way to better life for American Indians. Three main factors were put into place to help American Indians with the self-determination act. The first one is tribal self rule. A second factor would have to be cultural survival. Finally a third factor is tribal economical development. These factors are still apart of modern day tribal economy.
Tribal self rule was established to give American Indian communities a govern nation. Tribes are allowed by federal law to set up governments …show more content…
Describe in detail some of the economical advantages and disadvantages tribes may have to over states in regards to attracting businesses on the reservation?
Many tribes have economical advantages of states to a certain point. As American Indians we have advantage over states with our gaming commissions. We also get federal stimulus money whereas; we keep it on our reservation and do not have to give any to the state level. But many economical disadvantages still exist, for an example we can not have liquor on our reservation. I think it might be a tiny economical development but we could open up a brewery and distribute package liquor. Factors like these are advantages and disadvantages to The Navajo Nation.
4. Discuss the articles and films we saw in class concerning renewable energy. Talk about some pros and cons discussed in the films/articles of having renewable energy on your tribal lands? If not, what form of energy do you think your tribe could take advantage of?
In the films and articles we watched we saw a great deal of controversy concerning renewable energy emerging from tribal lands. Many tribes have scared sites where renewable energy exist therefore oppose taking advantage of it. On the other hand some tribes use renewable energy in “smart greens ways” in which the make a profitable source of
Tribal Economic Development
Midterm
March 1, 2010
1. Define what is tribal “self-determination”? Discuss how “self-determination” has influenced economic growth in the modern tribal economy.
Tribal self-determination was a way to better life for American Indians. Three main factors were put into place to help American Indians with the self-determination act. The first one is tribal self rule. A second factor would have to be cultural survival. Finally a third factor is tribal economical development. These factors are still apart of modern day tribal economy.
Tribal self rule was established to give American Indian communities a govern nation. Tribes are allowed by federal law to set up governments …show more content…
Describe in detail some of the economical advantages and disadvantages tribes may have to over states in regards to attracting businesses on the reservation?
Many tribes have economical advantages of states to a certain point. As American Indians we have advantage over states with our gaming commissions. We also get federal stimulus money whereas; we keep it on our reservation and do not have to give any to the state level. But many economical disadvantages still exist, for an example we can not have liquor on our reservation. I think it might be a tiny economical development but we could open up a brewery and distribute package liquor. Factors like these are advantages and disadvantages to The Navajo Nation.
4. Discuss the articles and films we saw in class concerning renewable energy. Talk about some pros and cons discussed in the films/articles of having renewable energy on your tribal lands? If not, what form of energy do you think your tribe could take advantage of?
In the films and articles we watched we saw a great deal of controversy concerning renewable energy emerging from tribal lands. Many tribes have scared sites where renewable energy exist therefore oppose taking advantage of it. On the other hand some tribes use renewable energy in “smart greens ways” in which the make a profitable source of