Bibliography

Deloria Jr., Vine, Indians of the Pacific Northwest, New York, 1977
synopsis: Northwest Native Americans were largely invisible until battles over fishing rights. At first the public sided with the game wardens until celebrities such as Marlon Brando participated, which raised awareness, and then photos of official abuse were published. This brought a sympathy publicity blitz as well as arousing the oft-cited U.S. sense of fair play. Other notable events were the formation of an aquaculture and the development of visible Indian food brands.

Deloria, Vine Jr., and Lytle, Clifford M., American Indians, American Justice, Austin, 1983
synopsis: This tome dealt with how law grew; when the Feds had jurisdiction and why, same with the states and tribal courts. Raises awareness of what is meant by "Indian Country", "Dependant sovereign nations", and similar concepts that eventually led to legalized tax free businesses on the reservations.

Westridge young Writers Workshop, Kids Explore the Heritage of Western Native Americans, New Mexico, 1995
synopsis: kids research the history and culture of 6 different tribes and write about it. included are standouts from history and tidbits on culture.

Juettner, Bonnie, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History, San Mateo, 2003
synopsis: brief, encapsulated one page looks at "important" Native Americans. Quite valuable in that many of them were famous and known as "Indians", thus heightening awareness and respect.

Geronimo, 1998, Tri-Star pictures, Jason Patric, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Wes Studi
synopsis: the guy who played Geronimo is given 4th billing. That says enough.

Deloria Jr., Vine, and Wilkins, David E., Tribes, Treaties, & Constitutional Tribulations, Austin, 1999
synopsis: How each individual clause and amendment interacts with tribes and the status of treaties; argues Treaties are still in effect, are effective, and necessary