References

Dussias, A. (1997). Ghost Dance and Holy Ghost: The Echoes of Nineteenth-Century Christianization Policy in Twentieth-Century Native American Free Exercise Cases. Stanford Law Review,

Indian Trade and Non-Intercourse Acts (1790 - 1835)

Professor Valencia-Weber is quoted in the Dussais article that Indian law history "provides more than context: because of the discernible impact of past events, it is an important element in Indians' everyday life and an unavoidable component in litigation." (Valencia-Weber, in Dussais, 1997, p. 775).

With Valencia-Weber's comments in mind, discuss two to three aspects from the other required articles in this unit regarding the history of federal policy in reference to Native American religious and cultural practice and first amendment jurisprudence and legislation about free exercise claims and the establishment clause that may have the greatest impact on cultural and religious practices for Native Americans or tribal communities.What insights do you now have that you did not have before?