Montana Tribes

Sovereignty – Essential Understanding 7
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In this section the professional legal perspective on sovereignty from University of Montana law professor Ray Cross is followed by perspectives on what sovereignty means for various tribal members.

Ray Cross, Mandan-Hidatsa
What is Indian Sovereignty?[2:14]
Legal Basis of Sovereignty[3:54]
Sovereignty in Action[2:15]
Thick and Thin Sovereignty[8:39]
Sovereignty, Self-determination and Right Relationship[5:12]
Examples of Cultural-Spiritual Sovereignty: Devil's Tower
& Bighorn Medicine Wheel[5:20]
Legal Cases Pertinent to Montana Tribes and Sovereignty[6:05]

Nadine Morsette, Chippewa Cree
The Reservation is Our Sovereignty[0:27]

Emory Champagne, Gros Ventre
Sovereignty, in Theory and in Practice[0:28]

Click here to view video introduction to this section

Mike Jetty
OPI Curriculum Specialist