Native Americans and Recognition in Pennsylvania

Despite the fact that indigenous Native Americans resided in all parts of the present-day United States prior to its colonization and national formation, Native American tribes are still not recognized in all States of the Union. Often this is simply because a State does not contain any known Native American groups or any reservations within its boundaries. However, there are cases where the State fails to recognize local indigenous tribal groups for some other reason, often for political or economic reasons.

View full text ››    Print     Email     Comment     Add content

Contributor: Peter Jones
Published Date: April 29, 2008