What is Sovereignty?
Simply put, tribal sovereignty means that decision-making power is in the hands of Native nations.
Sovereignty Matters
Sovereignty Matters
The evidence in favor of tribal authority is persuasive: when Native nations make their own decisions about matters as diverse as natural resource management, economic development, and social service provision they consistently outperform non-tribal decisionmakers – and often generate benefits for non-Indians.
"What's tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native Americans?"
by The Journalist's Resource, Denise-Marie Ordway
Source: Native Nations Institute