I don't know about your history, but we signed Treaties with numerous Nations. We were supposed to share the land according to the treaties. But then we created the Indian Act, and made them all wards of the state. The land we granted them they only have the rights to about 2" depth. This was done to guarantee crop failure, and mineral rights belong to the province. Many have fought for land claims, and they almost always win...once it reaches the Supreme Court level.
As for violence among various nations...some were violent and territorial, some weren't. West Coast Natives had a complex international trade route, and on the prairies, there were gatherings and trades between the groups. That is why their oral traditions have so much similarity. Saulteaux and Cree's have very similar teachings, but they are different "tribal" groups. All groups had governance and a justice system.
The violence your talking about is probably some of the southern states tribes; however, the studies done have been by anthropologists who look at the artifacts to make their conclusions, and have not consulted with Elders...who hold the knowledge that has been passed down.
As for violence among various nations...some were violent and territorial, some weren't. West Coast Natives had a complex international trade route, and on the prairies, there were gatherings and trades between the groups. That is why their oral traditions have so much similarity. Saulteaux and Cree's have very similar teachings, but they are different "tribal" groups. All groups had governance and a justice system.
The violence your talking about is probably some of the southern states tribes; however, the studies done have been by anthropologists who look at the artifacts to make their conclusions, and have not consulted with Elders...who hold the knowledge that has been passed down.
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