Native American Treaty Rights

Native American treaty rights are legal agreements between tribes and the U.S. government, recognizing certain rights to land, resources, and self-governance. These treaties often ensure tribes can hunt, fish, and use specific lands, and may include protections for cultural practices. They establish tribes as sovereign entities with special legal status, although these rights can be contested or limited by further laws and policies. Overall, treaty rights acknowledge and protect tribes' historical relationships with their lands and cultures, serving as a basis for their ongoing sovereignty and legal standing in the United States.