Websites
- Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties – Oklahoma State University LibraryFind a digitized, searchable copy of the seven volumes Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler, which includes U.S. treaties (1778–1883) and laws and executive orders (pre-1902–1971) pertaining to Native American tribes.
We have Volume 2 with the treaties in print: Reference KF8203 1972.
- Early Recognized Treaties with American Indian Nations – University of Nebraska LibrariesThis site includes the full text of nine early treaties from 1722-1805 not included in Kappler's compilation (see above). Seven originated from early treaties between a number of American Indian Nations and the British; two are with the United States.
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Resources for Native AmericansFind links to information and agencies on a variety of topics: culture, legal issues, housing, education, family and health, tribal land and the environment, and more.
- National Tribal Justice Resource CenterLook here for information on tribal courts, tribal law and codes, court opinions, relevant federal and state law, and various other legal issues.
- IDA Treaties Explorer"The Indigenous Digital Archive’s Treaties Explorer, DigiTreaties.org, was created by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico, in partnership with the US National Archives Office of Innovation and National Archives Foundation. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, the US National Archives conserved and digitized the 374 Ratified Indian Treaties in its holdings."
Print Reference Books
Treaties with American Indians: An Encyclopedia of Rights, Conflicts, and Sovereignty by Call Number: Reference KF8203.6 T74 2008 v.1–3This set explores treaties and sovereignty in depth. Here you can find:
v. 1: Thematic essays on treaty history and issues
v. 2: Background and the full text of some treaties
v. 3: Detailed chronology and biographies of influential people
The Rights of Indians and Tribes: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to Indian and Tribal Rights by Call Number: Reference KF8210.C5 P48 2004With an easy-to-understand question and answer format, this book discusses tribal power; civil and criminal jurisdiction on reservations; hunting, fishing, and water rights; taxation; and more.
Native Americans and the Law: A Dictionary by Call Number: Reference KF8203.6 .S66 2000Find discussions of a variety of legal terms — ones unique to American Indian issues as well as more common ones explained in the Native American context.
Encyclopedia of American Indian Civil Rights by Call Number: Reference KF8210.C5 E53 1997Find key issues, people, events, legislation, and court cases important to the American Indian civil rights movement.
Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics by Call Number: Reference E184.A1 E574 2000 v. 1–2Native Americans in politics are covered in volume 2, starting on p. 569. Find short entries for events, topics, and notable persons arranged alphabetically.
Encyclopedia of American Social Movements by Call Number: Reference HN57 .E594 2004 v. 2Look here for an overview of the Native American Movement, starting on p. 695 in volume 2 (see p. iii for section contents). It also includes some current topics, such as environmentalism and Indian mascots.