Alaska Native Sovereignty and the Federal Trust Responsibility: A Cultural Interpretation of Historical Relationships

Authors

  • William Schneider University of Alaska Fairbanks

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22584/nr56.2024.006

Abstract

Alaska Native Sovereignty and the Federal Trust Responsibility to Indigenous Peoples in Alaska are two principles that have evolved through time. Interpretation of their meanings and application of government policy reflects basic cultural differences between the settler and Indigenous populations.

Author Biography

William Schneider, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Professor Emeritus

Published

12/10/2024

Issue

Section

Research Articles