Facing Race: A National Conference in St. Louis, MO — November 20-22, 2024

Why Tribal Sovereignty Matters

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Saturday, 11/15
11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Tribal sovereignty hinges on the notion that Native American tribes are governments, which are best equipped to advance their nations through self-determination. As such, the United States maintains a government-to-government relationship with nearly 600 Natives tribes. Tribal sovereignty is sometimes misunderstood through the lens of race, when it’s better understood as a way to honor the unique status that Natives hold in the United States. This panel will shed some light on the ways in which tribal sovereignty informs the fight for economic, environmental and gender justice.