2006-08-05 13:28:39 · 7 answers · asked by t.d.jenkins 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The Federal governemnt - generally through the Bureau of Indian Affairs - declares it as such. They aren't really making new reservations anymore, as any Native Americans that might be able to make an ancestral claim to a given piece of land tend to be dead.
Most current reservations have been around for decades. I am not aware of any new reservations being created in the 20th century.
2006-08-05 15:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An Indian Reservation is designated a reservation because it originally was an area that Indians lived in but was later seized. The government basically gives the land back to the Indians for all the suffering their people have gone through.
2006-08-05 13:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by hi_im_chris_07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens as soon as the first Indian calls there for a reservation.
2006-08-05 16:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reservation was land given to Native Americans after they were defeated. It was usually the worst, most desolate land around. Some tribes were moved thousands of miles from their homes, The Trail of Tears. Before the Native Americans were allowed casinos, unemployment was around 50% on the reservations. Alcoholism and drug abuse is a major problem too.
2006-08-05 20:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by ggarsk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's land reserved specifically for the Indians....land that noone can take away. There aren't very many considering...
It's a community for only tribal members can house, work, etc...
2006-08-05 13:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be of little value or use to the federal government. An out of the way place for indigenous people so they don't get in the way until the government decides they need the land back.
2006-08-05 13:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by the us gov.
2006-08-05 13:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by bushfan88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋