Klamath Tribal Termination

Essay originally written in 2007. DGlewis Klamath Tribal Termination The last Indian lands, mainly contained within reservations, contained some of the last untouched natural resources in the United States. Many reservations contained significant stands of timber and clean water resources, as well as significant underground mineral deposits. The problems with these natural resources being on reservations was that private companies seeking to mine or log these resources had to not only negotiate with the federal government but also with Indian Tribes. This led to costly legal and economic impediments to the exploitation of these resources. In addition, as some exploitative … Continue reading Klamath Tribal Termination

Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 11

Lewis, David, Termination of the Confederated tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Dissertation, 2008. (Pre-final draft, 2007) Chapter 11 Conclusion   White Americans are concerned about rights, while Native Americans are more concerned about responsibilities. Roberta Connor, Director Tamaskilist Museum, Confederated tribes of the Umatilla, Willamette University, February 1, 2008   Chapter Outline   This chapter draws together many of the strands of thought presented in this research. Discussed are the resultant effects of termination, including urban Indians and efforts for restoration. Finally, the socio-political situation of the Grand Ronde tribe is … Continue reading Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 11

Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 10

Lewis, David, Termination of the Confederated tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Dissertation, 2008. (Pre-final Draft, 2007) Chapter 10 Restoration and Identity   This policy of forced termination is wrong, in my judgment… The special relationship between Indians and the Federal government is the result instead of solemn obligations which have been entered into by the United States Government- Richard Nixon Chapter Outline This chapter explores the historical events around restoration of the western Oregon tribes, in particular the Grand Ronde Reservation. I also discuss effects of termination on tribal members and … Continue reading Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 10

Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 9

Lewis, David, Termination of the Confederated tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Dissertation, 2008. (Pre-final draft 2007) Chapter 9 The Post-Termination Era Chapter Outline This chapter discusses and presents information about what effects termination had on the tribal people. Included are oral histories from tribal elders who experienced termination firsthand. I also present how people survived through the termination era, and the work to begin restoration of the tribes. Introduction Following the termination period came a time of confusion for many Indians. Before termination, individual Indians and tribes and their affairs were … Continue reading Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 9

Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 8

Lewis, David, Termination of the Confederated tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Department of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Dissertation, 2008. (Pre-final draft, 2007) Chapter 8 Federal Indian Termination, 1943-1961       Termination is one of the most destructive, one of the most awful things that has ever happened to any people here in the United States – Bob Tom 2006. Chapter Outline This chapter addresses the history of the events around termination. Included are the events that occurred at the Grand Ronde tribe, the confusion surrounding termination, questions about Indian consent for termination, and the final details … Continue reading Lewis 2008, Termination of the Grand Ronde Tribe, Chapter 8