Self-Governance Resources

2008- Self-Governance, The Red Book

Describes the fundamental principles of Tribal Sovereignty, provides the background of the Self-Governance project, and discusses the planning, negotiations, and implementation of Self-Governance.

Senate Hearing: Obstacles and Impediments to Expansion of Self-Governance

Excerpt: Senator McCain: The committee will receive testimony on the Department of the Interior’s management of the Tribal Self-Governance Program. For many, it is hard to imagine that just a little over 30 years ago, the Federal Government was the sole provider of all or nearly all essential governmental services to Indian tribes and their …

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