Federally Recognized vs. State-Recognized Tribes: What the Difference Means
Federal and state Tribal recognition describe different legal relationships. Learn what each means for citizenship, services, land and government authority.
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Native American Reservations Explained: Land, Government and Common Myths
The word “reservation” is often used as if it describes one uniform kind of place. In reality, reservations vary enormously in size, history, population, land ownership and government. Some include cities and heavily traveled highways; others are rural or remote. Some retain a large trust-land base, while others have a checkerboard of Tribal, individual and…
