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Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act forced all Native Americans from their homelands in Southern United States to new land West of the Mississippi River. -
Trail of Tears
After the Indian Removal Act, many Cherokee had not moved onto their new land, and instead, stayed on their homelands. Soldiers were sent to force the American Indians to their new homelands. While on their jouney, many died from illness and starvation. (no specific month or day found) -
First Indian Boarding School
On the the Yakima Indian Reservation in the state of Washington, the first boarding school was created by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1860. This boarding school, as well as others, were created to strip Native American children from their culture, and instead, have them adopt the dominant American culture. (no specific month or day found) -
Dawes Act
The Dawes Act was recognized by Congress in 1887. This allowed for the President to divide and allocate reservation land. Native Americans were allowed a certain amount of land per family, with the rest of the land being opened to outside buyers. In a 50 year time period, Native Americans went from 134 million acres of land to 48 million acres. -
Snyder Act
Until 1924, many Native Americans were not considered a United States citizezn. The Snyder Act, otherwise known as the Indian Citizenship Act, granted citizenship to all Native Americans who had not yet obtained it. -
Indian Reogranization Act
The Indian Reorganizaiton Act, otherwise known as the Indian New Deal, was created to give Native Americans certain rights. The government was no longer trying to assimilate Native Americans into dominant society's culture, but to strengthen their own Native American culture once again. John Collier was a big contributor of this act. -
Relocation into Cities
Influenced by Collier, William Brophy worked on relocating Native Americans to cities where more opportunities existed for them. Unfortunately, it did not go as planned as many suffered from unemployment, as well as prejudice. Many Native Americans moved back onto reservations. (no specific month or day found) -
House Concurrent Resolution 108
In 1953, House Concurrent Resolution 108 gave Native Americans the same rights as all other United States citizens, such as, laws, benefits, responsibilities, and any privileges. With this policy also came the termination of the recognization of Native American tribes. Their culture, religion, and territory were no longer protected by the government. -
Indian Civil Rights Act
The Indian Civil Right Act provided tribes rights through the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. With it, the government has to get tribal consent in any decisions or actions with reservations. -
Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act
The Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act granted tribes and tribal leaders control over federal programs, services, and funds. One program they control is the Indian Health Service (IHS). -
American Indian Religious Freedom Act
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act was created to preserve and protect Native American spirituality, relgion, and cultural practices. -
Indian Child Welfare Act
The Indian Child Welfare Act influences and dictates decisions with placement, removement, and adoption of Native American children. It was created to help ensure a child grows up in a household where they are able to practire their culture without restrictions or assimilation. -
Tribal Self-governance Act
The Tribal Self-governance Act works along side with the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act allowing tribes control of administration of federal programs. (no specific month or day found)
