A history of Federal Indian Law and how it impacts Native communities today

Have you ever wondered why things are the way they are on the reservation? Why do so many Native homes on the reservation still lack basic amenities such as clean water, electricity, or reliable internet in the 21st century? Why does it take years to access land for a home or business on the reservation? Diné attorney and Associate Justice of the SRPMIC Court of Appeals, Joseph Austin, discusses how federal Indian law has played a major role in contributing to the devastating social statistics on reservations and the current state of Native Nations. Understanding federal Indian Law can help any change maker understanding a root cause of many of the issues in Indian Country so that we can begin to formulate solutions.