I have a special interest in all things related to Native American culture. My husband's maternal grandmother was Mohawk and we live in an area surrounded by reservations- what remains of them. I've been gathering information on the Seneca and Cayuga native tribes- I live in between lakes named for them- they have been fighting with local governments over a land dispute for a decade or more.
I'm sure the university did the best they could in the situation that was presented to them. And now I'm interested in checking out those books and movies :)
You live in an area that is very rich in the history of those tribes.
I realize that it's generally the federal --corporation involved with this, but in our area, local governments are most definitely involved in this. It's a bit of a clusterfuck actually- a few years back a guy who doesn't live far from me, drove his truck through the window of a local office, this after someone else set fire to a building. And the two tribes are at war with each other, one claiming the other has 'sold out'. There was a picture in the paper of one of our local politicians shaking hands with the chief of one of these tribes, then next I heard that Chief's place was vandalized. I can't remember who is on what side at this point. I know that they settled for a sum of money for one piece of land they were contesting, I'll have to find out if the others are ongoing.
There is a really large reservation near Batavia though. I love going there for the simple fact that no local law enforcement is allowed lol.
Haha, I forgot who I was talking to for a minute. I always value your input and information my friend, especially your passion.
If you happen to check out my most recent post you'll see where I'm at currently and why I'm going to bow out of this discussion- but hopefully this post gains traction, I'm sure that someone will jump in ;)
Well said :)