Native American Tribe Withdraws Treaties with U.S.
Interested in living in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana or Wyoming without being a United States citizen, and pay no taxes?
Well, it appears that the Lakota tribe withdrew its treaties with the United States government last week. They have invited any US citizens to move in and join them as well.
I have no idea where this will go. I don’t think that the Government can be too happy about it though. Small disputes over gaming regulation are hard enough – this can have a deep impact on a range of issues. Of course, this may not be an official Tribal stance, as there aren’t many facts in the Agence France-Press article.
Seen on Indianz.com:
Lakota Freedom Delegation withdraws from US
Thursday, December 20, 2007
A group called Lakota Freedom Delegation is withdrawing from the treaties their ancestors signed with the U.S. and is setting up their own independent nation.
Four activists, including Russell Means, were in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to announce their plans. They said the federal government has failed to abide by 33 treaties that promised land, health care, education and other services. “Our people want to live, not just survive or crawl and be mascots,” Phyllis Young said, Agence France-Press reported. Members of the new nation won’t pay taxes. The new nation’s territory covers western parts of North and South Dakota and Nebraska and eastern parts of Wyoming and Montana.
Get the Story:
Lakota group pushes for new nation (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/20)
Descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse break away from US (AP 12/20)
Lakota group declares sovereign nation status (The Rapid City Journal 12/20)
Relevant Links:
Lakota Freedom Delegation – http://www.lakotafreedom.com
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