"History has shown that failure to include the voices of tribal officials in formulating policy affecting their communities has all too often led to undesirable and, at times, devastating and tragic results. By contrast, meaningful dialogue between Federal officials and tribal officials has greatly improved Federal policy toward Indian tribes. Consultation is a critical ingredient of a sound and productive Federal-tribal relationship."
-President Obama
- Obama has said this to acknowlegde the devistation and horrific things that Americans have done to Native Americans in the past. Now that it is the present moment he has decided to compromise by improving our policy.
“Part of the reason tribal leaders can get away with agreeing to these arguably unfair deals is that there is “limited transparency into tribal government affairs, no public access to documents, no annual reporting on accounts, and limited communication about what tribal council members discuss in their meetings.”
-Katie Rucke
- Even though we have unfair deals many Native American tribe Leaders still accept it because of limited ability into affairs as far as veteran money, which include not having access to their documents, reports and commuications.
Source(s):
1. http://www.commerce.gov/office-secretary/native-american-affairs
2. http://www.mintpressnews.com/historic-preservation-grant-given-native-americans/176833/
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