All Nations LibGuide: Government to Government Information
Federal and State Resources
Federal and state resources are available to help librarians learn more about Indigenous and Native American sovereignty and self-determination; the relationship between tribes and the United States; data on federally recognized and state tribes; and legislation affecting Native peoples, including Native students' right to wear tribal regalia in public events, like graduations.
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In order to secure to ourselves and our descendants the rights and benefits the traditional law of our people to which we are entitled to as sovereign nations." National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
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Urban Native Collective - Turtle Island"The concept of Turtle Island is deeply significant in many Native American cultures as it reflects our spiritual beliefs and relationship with Mother earth."
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Resources
Federal and State Resources
- National Congress of American Indians: About the National Congress American Indians | NCAI
- USAGov, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Resources for Native Americans: Federally recognized Indian tribes and resources for Native Americans
- National Indian Education Association (NIEA): National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
- Native Nations Institute (NMI) Database: State Recognition of American Indian Tribes | NNI Database
- United States Department of the Interior (DOI): Tribes | United States Department of the Interior (DOI)
Legislation
- Federal Law and Indian Policy Overview A timeline
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 1975
- American Indian Religious Freedom Act 1978
- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
- Native American Languages Act 1990
- Traditional and Tribal Regalia and Objects of Cultural Significance Act 2021 Kansas State Law A law that ensures Native American students can wear traditional Tribal regalia or culturally significant items at public events, like graduation, by banning restrictions from state and local authorities.
- Tribal Regalia, American Civil Liberties Union Locate information on other states that have passed a Regalia Act for Native American students.