How to Find Your Native American Name
Treaty Rights and How They Impact Native Americans
Native Americans have long been subjected to injustice, and through the years, their treaty rights have often been overlooked or disregarded. As a result of this, I feel it's important to understand how treaty rights have impacted Native Americans and the land they once called home.
(Living in California,) I'm curious to know what native american land do I live on? To answer this question, it's helpful to look back into history. In 1851, several treaties were signed between the United States government and the California Indians. These agreements set aside certain areas of land for exclusive use by Native American tribes, as well as establishing fishing rights and hunting privileges.
However, despite these treaties being agreed upon, many of them were not honored by the federal government. Consequently, much of the land that was given to Native Americans was taken away from them and sold off to settlers or used for other purposes such as mining operations. This left many Native American tribes without access to their traditional lands and resources which had sustained them for centuries.
Furthermore, due to limited access to resources such as food or medicine, many native americans struggled with poverty during this period of time. The lack of health care in particular disproportionately affected them; many died from preventable diseases due to inadequate medical attention. Although some protections have since been put in place for Native Americans (such as healthcare services), these are only a fraction of what is needed in order for true justice and equality be achieved!
Ultimately though, it is important that we recognize how these treaty rights still affect native people today - both positively and negatively - so that we can work towards a better future where all indigenous peoples can thrive on their ancestral lands! Transition phrase: All things considered...
Answering my original question: based on those previous agreements with the US government in 1851, I likely live on territory belonging originally belonged to either one of two tribes: The Cahuilla Tribe or The Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe. Both groups are part of California's larger indigeneous community who continue fighting for recognition of their historic claims over traditional lands!