2m 30s

Nixon's Policies Empowered Tribes

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour explains how most people aren't aware of Nixon's impact on Native Americans and how his policies helped them reestablish sovereignty.

1m 30s

What President Nixon Did for Native People

Lisa Billy

Lisa reflects on the impact of the Self Determination Act of 1975, which his leadership brought about.

1m 30s

First Election in Indian Territory

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour cites the momentous election at Pennington Creek, now a landmark in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

30s

Chickasaw Motor Inn

Bill Lance, Secretary of Commerce

The Chickasaw Motor Inn is remembered fondly as a community gathering spot for good food and customer service.

2m

The Self-Determination Act of 1975

Jeannie Barbour

Returning to self-governance reestablished the status the people of the Chickasaw Nation had enjoyed in their original homeland.

1m 30s

Reestablishing Indian Self-Governance

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation

In 1898 tribes were stripped of any right to control their own affairs.

1m

1970-83: 5 Nations Fully Reinstated

Stephen Greetham

• History

Stephen Greetham serves as attorney for the Chickasaw Nation and explains how it wasn't until 1983 that the Chickasaws revised their Constitution.

1m 30s

Tribal Sovereignty: The Constitution is Clear

Tom Cole

Congressman Tom Cole takes on the issue of tribal sovereignty.