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Reparations As A Basis For The Makah's Right To Whale, Russell C. D'Costa
Reparations As A Basis For The Makah's Right To Whale, Russell C. D'Costa
Animal Law Review
The grant of whaling rights to the Makah Native-American tribe may be interpreted as a form of reparations owed to the tribe from the United States government. History details the many wrongs inflicted on the Makah by the government, and these wrongs therefore serve as the basis for reparations. Considered first is a brief review of recent attempts by the federal government to compensate Native Americans for past wrongs. Next, an examination of the history and culture of the Makah tribe provides a greater understanding of the significance of whaling to the Makah. The essay then expounds on why permitting …
The Legal Fiction Of The Lake Matchimanitou Indian School, Matthew L.M. Fletcher
The Legal Fiction Of The Lake Matchimanitou Indian School, Matthew L.M. Fletcher
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
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