Social and economic programs
This decision left three children in the hands of the very system that originally lacked the jurisdiction to take them. Continue reading The Sovereignty Stalemate: 5 Surprising Takeaways from the Hannahville Indian Child Custody Battle
Introduction: The Corporate Identity of a Tribe In the sweltering August of 1937, the Wisconsin Potawatomi began receiving assistance from the New Deal’s bureaucratic machinery. This occurred near the settlement of Harris-Wilson, Michigan. We often conceptualize tribal history through the … Continue reading The 1937 Corporate Pivot: Truths Behind the Hannahville Indian Community’s Federal Charter
The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 marked a pivotal shift in federal policy, emphasizing tribal self-governance, land restoration, and economic independence while fostering ongoing debates about sovereignty and autonomy. Continue reading How the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act Codified a New Era of Tribal Sovereignty
The Potawatomi Indian Community in Hannahville transformed from humble bingo games into a thriving economic engine, achieving financial independence and restoring community pride through strategic reinvestment. Continue reading From Softball Uniforms to a Multi-Million Dollar Miracle: The Hannahville Transformation
In August 1993, the Hannahville Indian Community and Michigan signed a compact reshaping tribal-state relations, impacting gaming, sovereignty, and labor for two decades. Continue reading Behind the 1993 Michigan Tribal Gaming Compact
25 CFR Part 900 implements the Indian Self-Determination Act, shifting federal programs to tribal control. It mandates meaningful consultation on internal procedures, details FTCA coverage for tort claims, and outlines lease compensation, conflict of interest codes, and appeals. Continue reading Analytical Report: The Evolution of Rulemaking under the Indian Self-Determination Act
The Hannahville Indian Community Financing and Building Authority, established under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act, supports tribal growth by enhancing financial flexibility while maintaining tribal sovereignty and oversight. Continue reading Understanding Tribal Financing and Building Authorities
