Tribal Nations Trivia
What is a Tribal Nation?
A Native nation with its own government, citizens, and history.
What is the name for a person who leads a Tribal nation?
Tribal Leader
What does a sovereignty mean
the right to govern yourself
What does the word indigenous mean
the original people of a particular place
Do tribal nations still exist today
Yes!
Did tribal nations exists before or after the United States was created?
Before.
What is a tribal council
a group of leaders who help govern a tribal nation
what is a treaty
A formal agreement between nations
What are two major indigenous groups in Minnesota
Dakota and the Prairie Island Indian
What is one way tribal nations use technology
to teach their language, and communicate with their citizens
Are all tribal nations the same, or does each have their own culture and traditions?
Each has their own culture and traditions
Education, healthcare, public safety, or community services
why do tribal nations have the right to make decisions for their own community
because of the sovereignty
what is the term for a community's traditional beliefs, customs, language, way of life
Culture
What is one way they keep their language alive?
teaching their language to younger generations
What is one thing that makes a tribal nation a nation
Its own government and sovereignty
How do some tribal nations choose their leaders
Through elections
why were treaties important between tribal nations and the United States?
they established agreements about land, rights, and responsibilities
what is one way native communities use natural resources to support their communities
Through farming, fishing, hunting, or gathering
Do all tribal nations have the same government structure
No, each tribe is different
What does it mean to be a citizen of a tribal nation
to be an official member of that nation
Why is it important for tribal nations to have their own governments
So they can make decisions for their own citizens and communities
Does the state government have the power to take away a tribal nations sovereignty
no, tribal sovereignty is legally recognized and protected
why is it important to learn about tribal nations
helps to understand their history
How can tribal nations preserve their traditions
By teaching people