41. Jeep tours at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, for example, would continue operating because they are run by Navajos on Indian land. 42. Law enforcement authorities have been reluctant to move against the Mohawks on Indian land for fear of provoking an uprising and charges of racism. 43. Later there was competition from casinos on Indian land. 44. Like any business on sovereign Indian lands, casinos are exempt from taxes. 45. Native American tribes may not sue state governments in federal court during disputes over casino gambling on Indian lands, the Supreme Court ruled today. 46. New Mexico officials warned a Senate panel Wednesday they do not have enough resources to stem the tide of violent crime on Indian lands. 47. Richard Schifter, an attorney for the Navajos, told Congress that relocation embodies a racist double standard and a deviation from past federal policy in Indian land disputes. 48. Selection of leaders by a democratic vote in the Indian nations of America has a profound impact on the lives of the residents of those Indian lands. 49. Sixty percent of the fire is on Indian land. 50. Some green groups suggest bison that leave the park should be shipped to Indian lands to establish new herds. |