Historic Materials

WASHINGTON (Indian News) — As seven more Indian tribes gear up to take over the full direction and implementation of Bureau of Indian Affairs programs on their reservation under the mantle of self-governance, Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Eddie Brown told the House and Interior Insular Affairs Committee that self-governance was the way of …

1991- Char-Koosta News Article: More Tribes Join Self-Governance Project Read More »

“The BIA is a part of Interior. Delia Carlyle, chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community near Phoenix, described the problems that have plagued Ak-Chin’s self-government agreements for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the committee chairman. The practice of “administrative holdback” emerged among others. “In short,” Carlyle stated in written testimony, “the BIA is not releasing the …

2006- Indian Country Today Article: Self-governance testimony asserts further lawlessness at Interior Read More »

“At least 6 more tribes will contract with the federal government before the end of 1991. Thus far 28 tribes have received or will be receiving planning grants to determine the feasibility of this bilateral process for their nations. Joe De La Cruz, President of the Quinault Tribal Business committee, testifying at an oversight hearing …

1992- News from Indian Country: Tribal self-governance or Tribal self-determine: Is there a difference? Read More »