Is a non-native-American living on an Indian Reservation subject to the Tribal laws? Do these supersede any County, State or Federal laws. Does anyone have any first-hand experience or information?
2007-06-12 10:07:32 · 8 answers · asked by budget strapped 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
yes a non native american can own tribal land if the tribe sells it to them. It is then no longer part of the reservation, and is not subject to tribal law, rather it then becomes part of the united states and is subject to county state and federal laws.
2007-06-12 10:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think a non-native american can live on a reservation. I recently heard on the news that a native american lady was kicked off the reservation because they felt she wasnt "really" indian. Well she obviously was but they had money issues.
My great grandmother is native american and i still wouldnt be able to live on reservation. Well if you did live on the reservation i would think that they would expect you to follow the tribal laws as a respect.
2007-06-12 10:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A non-Native would require tribal consent to live or engage in business on Indian land. Indian Reservations are independently governed territories which have their own laws that are enforced by the Indian tribunals.
2007-06-12 10:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot speak for the US but in Canada, British Columbia some businesses and home owners have " leases " on native land for long time periods. There was a little bit of conflict about 10 years back when the lease rates skyrocketed many fold when they came up for renewal.
Michael
2007-06-12 10:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Michael Kelly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D@mn! Don't non-Native Americans have enough land to choose from without trying to horn in on the Reservations? Leave us alone!
2007-06-12 10:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by Starr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any federal criminal, civil or conservation legislation will usurp that of the sovereign nation. Barring that, the nation is free to administrate, and adjudicate, regulations and legal practice within its own boundaries. This does not mean that tribal judicial systems are not harassed by neighboring police and government bodies. Unfortunately they are. Sovereignty remains a critical issue in Indian America.
2016-04-01 04:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to live on an Indian reservation?
2007-06-12 10:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think only lease
2014-10-30 17:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋