Zuni Encampment Association

The Zuni Encampment Association was a legal conflict in the early 20th century involving the Zuni people and the U.S. government over land rights and settlement claims. It centered on whether the Zuni, a Native American tribe, had legally recognized land holdings and the legitimacy of their encampments. The case addressed issues of sovereignty, land use, and federal recognition, ultimately impacting the tribe’s land rights and relationship with government authorities. The case exemplifies broader Native American struggles for legal acknowledgment and control over their ancestral lands.