Description:
Frell Owl of the Eastern Cherokee Tribe gives a speech reflecting on the history of the relationship between Indian Tribes and the United States government. He discusses the different periods of history in terms of interaction between the Tribes and the government. He mentions laws and regulations that apply specifically to Native Americans, such as Resolution No. 108. Additionally, he discusses topics such as treaties, assimilation, and the Indian Reorganization Act. Individual Tribal governments are also mentioned, and he talks about the establishment of Tribal police and judiciary systems within Tribal communities. He also talks about this personal experiences with the Native American boarding school system.