The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

This year Indigenous People’s Day marks 100 years since Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act, granting U.S. citizenship to Native Americans. Americans are usually shocked when they learn that those who preceded Europeans on this continent did not gain citizenship for more than a half century …

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2 thoughts on “The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

  1. Wow, after reading that article on Indigenous people and U.S. citizenship, I cant help but wonder if citizenship is even necessary. Maybe we should rethink the whole concept altogether. What do you think?

  2. Honestly, I think its time for Indigenous people to reclaim their sovereignty and ditch U.S. citizenship altogether. Why stay tied to a system that has historically oppressed and marginalized them? #DecolonizeNow

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