What issues are native americans having with the federal goverment?
969362
My advice would be to check with the Native American Rights Fund, (www.narf.org).  Their entire existence involves such issues.  Most surround the US government's violation of existing treaties with tribal groups, illegal selling of native antiquities, and the refusal of the US government to officially recognize tribal groups.  I suspect there are many others issues as well.
1151755
any issue concerning the nations
231984
Before anyone came to america, the native americans had their own tribes, and tribal rulers.\n\nHere's the Wikipedia entry for indigenous populations: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_history_of_American_indigenous_peoples\n\nHowever if you are doing research, be sure to check several sources of information and don't  rely on just one source for all your information and conclusions.
702148
For the same reason Fel*tio is still illegal in many states.  Becuase a long long time ago some backward legislotor in ND, probably during the indian wars, thought that if theres an Indian on horse back near a covered wagon they must be attacking said covered wagon.  As time went on no more Native Americans on horse back and no more covered wagons and no more Indian wars.  Over time the law was forgotten and left on the books becuase no one cared enough to change it, including the strong Native American Lobby that I'm sure is up there.  People everywhere perform oral s*x on each other but they rarely get arrested for it unless they are being harrased by some law enforcement agency that has it in for them personally.  I doubt that any horseback riding Native Americans are worried about stray bullets from covered wagons these days.
195272
Interesting question.\n\nSince the nation's government is responsible for a certain amount of infrastructure, disaster relief, law enforcement, and domestic safety and stability it only stands to reason that they DO need money to get the job done.\n\nPeople do not take responsibility for their power in government. I don't know if it's because they don't know how, or if they want to bother, but, it gives them the perfect excuse to view the government as "running amok" over their rights.\n\nThe basic law(s) of the United States are contained in the Constitution which starts "We the People". It does not say "We the chosen few, and only us" or "We, the entitled ones". \n\nThe framers gave us the power to take part in our government. \n\nEach state makes it's own Constitution that only has to be in accordance with the national Constitution. The people in each state are responsible for electing (hiring) local city, county, and state representatives to execute the business of the city, county, and state in accordance with their wishes and to be their (the people's) representative in Washington D.C.\n\nIf people do not exert their power over their local officials, then they cannot complain when we get laws they don't like, or when we have a President that they feel is out of touch with them.\n\n"American Politics" has turned into a game that seems based on money only because people apparently can't be bothered to participate in governing the country.\n\nPeople taking back their power "does not" mean demonstrating and saying hateful things. The Japanese have learned this and the American Indian has learned this. \n\nYou take power back by getting educated enough to beat the oppressor's at their own games - using their laws.\n\nIt's so funny that Americans will spend hours and hours reading up on how to beat a computer game and then more hours and hours playing the game over and over so that it actually begins to resemble work. And what do they get? Some "rep" that means little when you have to pay the bills.\n\nWhy can't they do the same to ensure the continuation of their own freedoms?\n\nI wonder if you'll even read this since it doesn't necessarily fit into any of the "politically correct" ways of thinking from either political party.\n\nAnyway, hope this helps.\n\nAdded: \n\nPerfect example below. People can send for proposed bills and get a free copy mailed to them so they can study it. Then they can get other like-minded people in the community to lobby against it.\n\nHow many times do you just brush by someone at a grocery store, etc., that has a petition to sign? If you never bother to read it how do you know if what they are petitioning is to your benefit or detriment?\n\nIt's not the government's fault if people insist on putting education, and participation in government, aside so they can party all the time.\n\nAnd yes, some of the representatives in government fervently hope that you stay focused on parties, sex, clothing, makeup and the false tension between political parties. It allows them to do things you'd be outraged at if you only paid attention.\n\nUse your people power. Pay attention to the correct things and get involved.
309143
A large number live at or below the poverty level.\n\nSome prefer to live the traditional lifestyle.\n\nMost are kept poor by tribal law.\n\nTribal law is guranteed by a TREATY with the US.  The "Indian Nations" are separate "NATIONS"  and our Treaty with them has more authority than the Constitution.\n\nAs a result, there is NO Constitutional law on the Reservation.\n\nIn most cases, the Chief or Council control all of the tribes assets, essentially making them dictatorships.\n\nLike all dictatorships, a large number of people are not on the inside and, as a result, live in poverty.
714224
I think here in Michigan the biggest issue is whether we are going to allow a person to buy the office of Governor. I think restoring checks and balance to the federal government is also important. Dove hunting has become an issue as well as equal rights.
710826
The us has one of the worst histories in upholding treaty obligations, they are made then broken when they can take advantage of it. My people, American indians engaged with the governement in 535+ treaties, all of which were broken by the US at their earliest possible convience, so no never trust a treaty
704039
Well...I have a relationship with an American Indian...we have few issues like these but when it comes to animals or land issues....I hear it for months....I love him...and I must try to be more considerate of his background.
1180307
There are a couple of flaws in your question: 1) The federal government doesn't collect property taxes, that is done at the local level to fund local projects.  2) The native Americans never purchased the land either, so there is no deed of ownership.  While many injustices were committed against the native American population several hundred years ago, simply giving back all the land would not undo those injustices...and actually would cause more innocent people to suffer if such an arrangement was made.
1061763
Indian tribes are already considered to be sovereign by the US Government, and governed by treaty.\nIf American Indians tried to take back some of the land, it would be considered an act of war.  And because they also have US citizenship, it would be an act of treason as well.
737436
The Native Americans got screwed.
285352
Even if you proved that you were Native American there is no help from the government no free money and no handouts.\n\nGood luck with your quest for free money, lol
776549
The Constitution does briefly mention the Indians and Indian tribes.\n\nArticle I, Section 2. (later superceded by the 14th amendment) states that non-taxed Indians would not be counted as part of the population of the states used to determine Congressional representation.\n\nArticle I, Sec. 8 grants Congress the power to regulate trade "with the Indian Tribes."\n\nThese sections seem to imply that Native American tribes were seen as politically independent entities.
116226
how about Native American's wating to build casinos but dealing with the red tape of zoning and town councils?  Of what about the conflict in RI about the Narragansett Indian Tribe's smoke shop on tribal land getting raided by the state police?
105056
Andrew Jackson's disregard for native Americans is not unlike our current administration's disregard for any people that do not agree with their world view.  They are not given basic rights.
709973
It's Native American.