“No right is more sacred to a nation, to a people, than the right to freely determine its social, economic, political and cultural future without external interference. The fullest expression of this right occurs when a nation freely governs itself.”
The Late Joseph DeLacruz
Quinault Indian Nation
VIDEO: Where Eagles Fly
This video documentary describes the history, purpose and progress of the Self-Governance Demonstration Project. It is our hope that you will further understand the project itself as well as the reasoning and aspirations behind this historic Tribally-driven initiative.
Sovereign Nation Newsletters Archive (PDF)
1992
- Issue 1 1992: Self-Governance Extended and Expanded by Bipartisan Congress
- Issue 2 1992: Self-Governance Tribes Begin Planning and Budget Research with the Indian Health Service
- Issue 3 1992: Independent Assessment of Self-Governance Project is Underway
- Issue 4 1992: First Self-Governance Independent Annual Assessment Nears Completion
- Issue 6 1992: Benefits of Self-Governance
1993
- Issue 1 1993: Self-Governance and the Elwha Dams An Elder’s Perspective
- Issue 2 1993: Self-Governance a Sacred Right
- Issue 3 1993: Siltez The Comeback Tribe
- Issue 4 1993: Why do Geese Fly in a V Formation?
- Issue 5 1993: A Face that Speaks for Generations
- Issue 6 1993: Self-Governance Tribes Protecting Indigenous Rights
- Issue 7 1993: Focus on Lummi
- Issue 8 1993: Chickasaw Forging Ahead with Self Governance
- Issue 9 1993: Oneida Deep Roots in History Strong Prospects for Tomorrow
1994
- Issue 1 1994: The Best of Health Tribes Federal Government Working Toward Good Health Policies
- Issue 2 1994: Spring Self-Governance Conference Tribal Self-Governance: The Future is Now
- Issue 3 1994: Self-Governance Permanent Status Nearing Reality
- Issue 4 1994: A Medical Miracle: The Coeur d’ Alene Tribe’s Benewah Medical Center
1995
- Issue 1 1995: Self-Governance Becomes Law – Joe Tallakson
- Issue 2 1995: A New Tribal/Federal Relationship
- Issue 3 1995: White House Meeting with Tribal Leaders
- Issue 4 1995: Slade Gordan vs The Tribes – Is Tribal Sovereignty in Jeopardy?
- Issue 5 1995: Assumption of Federal Programs Makah and Penobscot Indian Nations Show How its Done
1996
- Issue 1 1996: Self-Governance Conferences Set Tone For FY 97 Negotiations
- Issue 2 1996: Self-Governance and Politics – Hillary Clinton
- Issue 3 1996: Department of the Interior DOI Fall Self-Governance Conference
1997
- Issue 1 1997: Self-Governance Helps Drive Tribal Sovereignty for Skokomish Tribe
- Issue 2 1997: New Focus at Indian Health Service Conference
- Issue 3 1997: Self-Governance Leads to Increase in College Graduates at Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
- Issue 4 1997: Indian Health Service Conference Heads to Alaska