Maintaining that a Federal policy re: unresolved American Indian claims is a necessary element for an overall Federal policy toward Indian affairs, this statement by the Assistant Chief of the Indian Claims Section/Land and Natural Resources Division argues against enactment of: H.R. 2664 (a bill "to amend the Indian Claims Commission Act of…

A "short orientation to new officers" in American Indian tribal governments is provided in this paper to better prepare tribal leaders to explore further the responsibilities of their positions. Origins of the powers possessed by tribal governments are reviewed. In addition, tribal government is considered separately by function as a political…

The stated purpose of this book is to preserve in writing some of the Pima Indian legends that had been verbally passed from generation to generation in the past. This collection of 23 legends, which were originally used to instruct the young people of the tribe, presents in story form various aspects of American Indian life--including…

We may be involved in a replay of the Indian genocide and dislocation characteristic of early U.S. history through the workings of international economics. This historical account briefly outlines the recent economic developments in the Brazilian Amazon, the effects that those policies have on the natives, and the United States' involvement in…

The Washington Report currently identifies, analyzes, and tracks legislation, administrative agencies' regulations and Supreme Court decisions relating to Indian affairs. (Author)

The variety of definitions of Indian tribal sovereignty may stem from the fact that there are so many differences in situation and problems from one reservation to the next. Three cases are briefly surveyed: the White Earth Chippewa Reservation in Minnesota, the Choctaw Reservation in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and the Makah Reservation in Neah…

Discusses various subjects such as the American Indian Movement, the urbanization of the native American, the effects of the mass media on Third World minorities, and the probability of spiritual reunification of native Americans. (Author/AM)

The intent of this paper is to review studies and research endeavors concerned with the consequences of Native Americans from traditional Plains cultures participating in formal American education systems. (JC)

Describes a research project which resulted in publication, "The Julian Tribe," and showed how lost Micmac tribal heritage was reconstructed from church, census, county, provincial, and federal records when no tribal printed or secondary accounts or oral tradition remained. (NEC)

Discusses tribal differences in Native American suicidal behavior. Similarities among these studies are noted, including data sources, the concentration of suicide among the young, intratribal group heterogeneity with respect to suicide, suicide methods employed, and alcohol involvement. The implications of obtaining figures from official agencies…

Article examined the tribal music of American Indians through the aspects of rhythm, melody, form, instruments, song types, and vocal style and change. (Author/RK)

Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) allocations for Indian training programs are presented via a map depicting allocations. (JC)

Since no mechanism presently exists for the effective distribution of tribal income to tribal members, the wealth created by development of natural resources on the American Indian reservations of the Colorado River Basin will not substantially alter the quality of Indian life. (JC)