State of the Native Nations

Media filters and personal preconceptions can make it hard to get a clear view of present-day Indian America. The reality is that the 500+ Native nations in the United States confront many of the same day-to-day challenges that are faced by other nations and communities--raising children with strong identities practicing religion providing economic sustenance strengthening culture managing business and governmental affairs and protecting public health and safety--but they are doing so from foundations built on their distinct histories cultures and circumstances. The State of the Native Nations: Conditions under U.S. Policies of Self-Determination chronicles the efforts obstacles and accomplishments that are shaping Indian Country under contemporary federal policies and responsive tribal strategies of self-determination.