The Tule River Tribe's Struggle for Sovereignty in Three Centuries: The Lamar In

The Tule River Tribe is a federally recognized tribe of Yokuts people in Tulare County, California. The tribe's traditional territory encompasses over 1 million acres in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains and the San Joaquin Valley. The tribe's current reservation is located on approximately 57,000 acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

The Tule River Tribe has a long and complex history with the United States government. The tribe first came into contact with Europeans in the early 19th century, when Spanish missionaries established missions in the Tule River area. The tribe resisted Spanish rule and was not fully subjugated until the 1850s, after the United States acquired California from Mexico.

In 1864, the United States government established the Tule River Indian Reservation. However, the reservation was constantly encroached upon by settlers and miners, and by the early 20th century, the tribe had lost most of its land. The tribe's population also declined drastically during this period, from an estimated 5,000 people in the 1850s to just over 1,000 people in the 1920s.

Defying the Odds: The Tule River Tribe's Struggle for Sovereignty in Three Centuries (The Lamar Series in Western History)

by Gelya Frank

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In the 1930s, the tribe began to rebuild its community and assert its rights. The tribe organized a tribal council and began to develop economic and educational programs. The tribe also began to fight for the return of its lost lands.

In 1975, the tribe won a major victory when the United States Court of Claims awarded the tribe $10 million in compensation for the land that had been taken from it. The tribe used this money to purchase new land and to fund economic development programs. The tribe has also successfully negotiated several land claims settlements with the United States government, and it now owns over 57,000 acres of land.

Despite these gains, the Tule River Tribe still faces many challenges. The tribe's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and gaming, and the tribe is struggling to diversify its economy. The tribe also faces environmental challenges, such as air pollution and water shortages.

However, the Tule River Tribe is a resilient people. The tribe has survived centuries of adversity, and it is determined to continue to fight for its sovereignty and its future.

The Lamar In is a 250-mile-long river that flows through the southern Sierra Nevada mountains and the San Joaquin Valley. The river is a source of water for the Tule River Tribe and other communities in the region. However, the river is also threatened by dams, diversions, and pollution.

The Tule River Tribe has been fighting to protect the Lamar In for centuries. The tribe has successfully negotiated several agreements with the United States government to protect the river's flows and water quality. The tribe is also working to restore the river's riparian habitat and to remove dams and diversions.

The Lamar In is a vital part of the Tule River Tribe's culture and way of life. The tribe is determined to protect the river for future generations.

The Tule River Tribe's struggle for sovereignty is a story of resilience and determination. The tribe has survived centuries of adversity, and it is determined to continue to fight for its rights and its future. The tribe's work to protect the Lamar In is a testament to the tribe's commitment to its culture and way of life.

Defying the Odds: The Tule River Tribe's Struggle for Sovereignty in Three Centuries (The Lamar Series in Western History)

by Gelya Frank

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2808 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	432 pages

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