Modern Tribal Governments Explained: Ep 20 of Crash Course Native American History
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Date: 2025-11-01
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kidmohair8151
in other words, traditional tribal governance is very similar to
what ancient Athenian democracy looked like.
and, if we could get over this whole representative democracy thing,
that has led to rich elites actually being the only ones who are represented,
what future democracy will look like.
i'm hoping that whenever the final episode drops,
Che Jim lets rip with what he r. e. a. l. l. y. thinks about all this.
it should be a corker!
(i feel like he's kinda holding back)
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in other words, traditional tribal governance is very similar to
what ancient Athenian democracy looked like.
and, if we could get over this whole representative democracy thing,
that has led to rich elites actually being the only ones who are represented,
what future democracy will look like.
i'm hoping that whenever the final episode drops,
Che Jim lets rip with what he r. e. a. l. l. y. thinks about all this.
it should be a corker!
(i feel like he's kinda holding back)
reply
Ms. Murchison
I realize this is really old school, but I would LOVE if, at the end of this series, the Crash Course folks put all these lessons together and published it as a book. I would buy a copy for me and my kids and my folks and in-laws, etc, etc, etc. There's just so much here that I want to spend more time mulling over it, and it'd be great to have the bibliography to follow up on. Thanks again for another great video!
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I realize this is really old school, but I would LOVE if, at the end of this series, the Crash Course folks put all these lessons together and published it as a book. I would buy a copy for me and my kids and my folks and in-laws, etc, etc, etc. There's just so much here that I want to spend more time mulling over it, and it'd be great to have the bibliography to follow up on. Thanks again for another great video!
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jonahadams7906
I’m sure there’s a better way to phrase this but what is the breakdown of Native Americans that are official members of government recognized tribes with designated reservations, versus not members. And members living on said reservations versus not. Could a congressional seat be designated for and by votes from tribes/reservations across the country
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I’m sure there’s a better way to phrase this but what is the breakdown of Native Americans that are official members of government recognized tribes with designated reservations, versus not members. And members living on said reservations versus not. Could a congressional seat be designated for and by votes from tribes/reservations across the country
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joshuawells835
In addition to these, there are also 3 tribes with treaty rights to representation in Congress via a non-voting delegate: the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Delaware. Of these, only the Cherokee are working towards seating said delegate. I've also heard of the idea was turning the Navajo Reservation into a state.
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In addition to these, there are also 3 tribes with treaty rights to representation in Congress via a non-voting delegate: the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Delaware. Of these, only the Cherokee are working towards seating said delegate. I've also heard of the idea was turning the Navajo Reservation into a state.
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StephySon
The standing rock protests were some of the first indigenous protests in my lifetime I took major focus on. I remember how angry I was and how much I saw it u fair to the tribes. Also shout out to the Line 3 protests in Minnesota. Water defenders, tell these corpo bastards to stop poisonings the waters
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The standing rock protests were some of the first indigenous protests in my lifetime I took major focus on. I remember how angry I was and how much I saw it u fair to the tribes. Also shout out to the Line 3 protests in Minnesota. Water defenders, tell these corpo bastards to stop poisonings the waters
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DrustZapat
I love learning about this! This is a great series in general, but this episode is calling into question majoritarian democracy in a way that’s rarely discussed. Consensus is a challenging way to solve problems in any community, but it also means you try to consider more people’s voices.
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I love learning about this! This is a great series in general, but this episode is calling into question majoritarian democracy in a way that’s rarely discussed. Consensus is a challenging way to solve problems in any community, but it also means you try to consider more people’s voices.
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TheAndrewSchneider
I absolutely appreciate this consideration of tribal sovereignty. I am encountering this issue whilst listening to the Kahan biography of Simon Cameron, whose first major scandal involved adjusting some claims of the Winnebago Indians in regards to debts covered in some treaty.
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I absolutely appreciate this consideration of tribal sovereignty. I am encountering this issue whilst listening to the Kahan biography of Simon Cameron, whose first major scandal involved adjusting some claims of the Winnebago Indians in regards to debts covered in some treaty.
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n. r. 4579
Not gonna lie, whenever I hear IRA, the first thing I think of is the organization with that acronym, and my firm stance, as a US descendant of Ulster Scots, to support the liberation and establishment of a 32-county republic that my own ancestors would have very much opposed.
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Not gonna lie, whenever I hear IRA, the first thing I think of is the organization with that acronym, and my firm stance, as a US descendant of Ulster Scots, to support the liberation and establishment of a 32-county republic that my own ancestors would have very much opposed.
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crash_course
Hi thanks for sharing this history video and we know about it sovereignty is what life is about beside our longhouse faith and treaty right is other one and i understand what happen in true history thanks again and good luck with everything
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Hi thanks for sharing this history video and we know about it sovereignty is what life is about beside our longhouse faith and treaty right is other one and i understand what happen in true history thanks again and good luck with everything
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andrewfisher6018
This a great resource because this material isn't covered in most K-12 curriculums or even in most college Government and History courses, and ignorance of tribal sovereignty breeds misunderstanding and resistance to it.
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This a great resource because this material isn't covered in most K-12 curriculums or even in most college Government and History courses, and ignorance of tribal sovereignty breeds misunderstanding and resistance to it.
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justafan5179
Just FYI, in 2024, 61% of all South Dakota elections ran uncontested. that's 139 positions.
Overall, 70% of U. S. general elections went uncontested.
You want things to change Run for your local government.
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Just FYI, in 2024, 61% of all South Dakota elections ran uncontested. that's 139 positions.
Overall, 70% of U. S. general elections went uncontested.
You want things to change Run for your local government.
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TheRudi9719
Oh wow, I chose the right day to binge these! I didn't even realize this came out today till I couldn't find the next. I really appreciate our history!
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Oh wow, I chose the right day to binge these! I didn't even realize this came out today till I couldn't find the next. I really appreciate our history!
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EdreesAlansi
You demonstrate the politics of the United States and the traditional habits of the native people in an amazing way. I admire your excellent work.
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You demonstrate the politics of the United States and the traditional habits of the native people in an amazing way. I admire your excellent work.
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jefferyheppler7650
I love learning from this series! Looking forward to language preservation. We've taught Lakota at our school. I hope others do the same.
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I love learning from this series! Looking forward to language preservation. We've taught Lakota at our school. I hope others do the same.
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Jason_Maier
1. Appreciate this series. History needs to be taught
2. The next episode, haven't several Indigenous/First Nations languages gone extinct
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1. Appreciate this series. History needs to be taught
2. The next episode, haven't several Indigenous/First Nations languages gone extinct
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thescoobymike
Schools should be teaching Native languages too along with history. But you have people like Noem who don’t even want to teach the history.
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Schools should be teaching Native languages too along with history. But you have people like Noem who don’t even want to teach the history.
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