Discover how the Indian Self-Determination Act empowered the Cherokee Nation to reclaim sovereignty, manage its own health care, and end the termination era.
Discover the complex history of Cherokee Nation treaty rights, from the Treaty of Hopewell to the landmark McGirt ruling. Learn how these legal documents shape tribal sovereignty today.
Learn about the Federal Trust Responsibility and how it shapes the legal relationship between the United States and the three recognized Cherokee tribes.
Discover the history and impact of the Cherokee Constitution. From the 1827 codification to modern self-governance, learn how Cherokee law protects sovereignty.
Discover the impact of Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831). Learn how the 'domestic dependent nations' ruling shaped tribal sovereignty and federal Indian law.