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Jojola, Theodore S.; Agoyo, Herman – 1992
This paper examines changes in federal policy that have encouraged economic development by American Indian tribes, and presents examples from New Mexico. The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 guaranteed federal provision of education and other services to the tribes, but the newly reorganized tribal governments were regulated almost exclusively by…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Community Development, Economic Change
Toya, Ronald G. – 1976
With the emphasis changing from paternalism by the federal government to self determination, it is time to set aside tribal politics and work toward developing, strengthening and improving Pueblo governments and leaders. By incorporating basic management techniques into the operation of tribal governments while taking into account laws of the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Principles, Administrator Education, American Indian Culture
Margolin, David, Ed.; Ortiz, Roxanne Dunbar, Ed. – 1979
Proceedings from a seminar on economic development for American Indian reservations include reports on panel discussions and an analysis of a questionnaire responded to by 113 Indian seminar participants. The report on Session One, "Traditional Indian Economies in New Mexico: Values," covers a discussion on traditional roles and patterns…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Change Strategies, Community Control
Sonnichsen, C. L. – 1973
The history of the Eastern Apache tribe called the Mescaleros is one of hardship and oppression altering with wars of revenge. They were friendly to the Spaniard until victimized by them. They were also friendly to the white man until they were betrayed again. For three hundred years they fought the Spaniards and Mexicans. For forty more they…
Descriptors: American History, American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indian Reservations