Ask the Expert: Do Native Americans in Nevada have Sovereignty?

• Brief Summary of Episode

  Ask the Expert: Do Native Americans in Nevada have Sovereignty?What does Sovereignty mean for the recognized tribes in Nevada? Join us for an interactive and engaging learning experience to discuss more about our Native American tribes in Nevada and how they participate in their tribal communities as well as local, state, and national matters.

• About the Speaker

  Our expert panel: Kellie Harry, Senior Advisor, Native and Culturally Responsive Education and Stacey Montooth, Nevada Indian Commission

• Associated NV Academic Content Standards

  SS.9-12.US.32. Examine the changing roles, impact, and power of political leaders, parties, and voting blocs over time.

  SS.9-12.US.35. Explain how American identity is shaped by founding documents, political participation, democratic institutions, and the interactions among diverse cultures.

  SS.9-12.US.36. Explain the historical background of a current national issue and propose a course of action to solve it.

  SS.9-12.CE.32. Evaluate how the U.S. Constitution establishes the powers and responsibilities of local, state, and tribal governments.

  SS.9-12.CE.36. Examine the structure of the U.S. justice system with special attention to due process protections, legal rights, and the judicial process in criminal and civil cases

• Educational Resources

  Reading resources available from iCivics.

  Teach this concept lesson of sovereignty with primary sources (you can change the images to meet your student’s needs if you’d like).

  For students in middle school, this lesson can further students’ understanding of the idea of native sovereignty.

• Informed Action Ideas

  Choose one of the sovereignty topics (food, education, voting, etc.) presented in the video and conduct additional research about it in Nevada. Create a plan to address the impact or inequity in your community.