The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 decreased federal control of Native affairs, returned surplus lands to the tribes, and encouraged tribal self-governance. In episode 6, participants discuss the state or tribal governances after the Dawes Act and the Indian Reorganization Act.

Panelists include:

1. Amber Taylor, Assistant Director/Collections Manager, Puyallup Tribe
2. Charlene Krise, Executive Director of the Squaxin Island Tribe Museum Library Research Center
3. Nettsie Bullchild, Director of Nisqually Tribal Archives/Nisqually Tribal Historic Preservation Office
4. Warren KingGeorge, Historian, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Learn More at our tribal partner websites and fortnisqually.org.

Resources:

Tribal Websites

1. Puyallup Tribe of Indians https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/about-our-tribe/historic-preservation/
2. Squaxin Island Museum https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/
3. Nisqually Indian Tribe http://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/index.php/heritage/
4. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe https://www.muckleshoot.nsn.us/depts/preservation

Primary Sources

1. Indian Reorganization Act, 1934 https://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/indian-reorganization-act