The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday dramatically increased the power of states over Native American tribes and undercut its own 2020 ruling that had expanded tribal authority in Oklahoma, handing a victory to Republican officials in that state.
One explanation I’ve heard is that for 200+ years “Indian” has been the word used to refer to native people within the borders of the United States, and while that’s many different tribes with different cultures, they have the shared history of oppression by the United States.
Native American is overly inclusive and could apply to any indigenous people across two continents.
Also it is still the official term the US gov uses, it’s still called the “Bureau of Indian Affairs” I believe.
One explanation I’ve heard is that for 200+ years “Indian” has been the word used to refer to native people within the borders of the United States, and while that’s many different tribes with different cultures, they have the shared history of oppression by the United States.
Native American is overly inclusive and could apply to any indigenous people across two continents.
Also it is still the official term the US gov uses, it’s still called the “Bureau of Indian Affairs” I believe.