By James Rattling Leaf, Tribal Advisor ESIIL and NC CASC As the world increasingly relies on geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, and digital mapping to understand our planet, we must ask a deeper question: What does it mean to truly understand a place? From an Indigenous perspective, spatial thinking has never been about simply… Read More
The United States has a unique and legally binding relationship with Indian Tribes, recognizing them as sovereign political entities rather than racial or ethnic groups. This distinction is crucial, as it forms the foundation for federal obligations toward Tribes, including the delivery of services, protection of lands, and recognition of Tribal self-governance. The federal trust… Read More
