HistoryTalks! Tribal Sovereignty: A History of Colonization and Federal Indian Policy

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived in what we now call the United States, constituting distinct political nations with their own systems of governance. Join Kyle Pittman for a talk that will seek to explore the key concept that underpins the existence of Tribal Nations: sovereignty. It will also cover various aspects of history that have shaped the way in which Tribal Nations have come to operate, including the history of colonization in the Americas, the impact of westward expansion on federal Indian law and policy, and the basic legal concepts that underpin modern government-to-government relationships between the Tribes and the United States.

Hybrid Format: Come in person to Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers or join online. Registration required for online attendance only. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.