Children of Sacred Ground: America's Last Indian War

Children of Sacred Ground: America's Last Indian War
ISBN-10
087358466X
ISBN-13
9780873584661
Category
History / United States / State & Local / General
Pages
186
Language
English
Published
1988
Publisher
Northland Pub.
Author
Catherine Feher-Elston

Description

The struggle between the Navajo and Hopi tribes, with the federal government as referee, is more than a fight for land; it is, more critically, a fight for cultural survival. The dispute is ripping apart the lives - economic, spiritual, and physical - of the individuals who live on the land in question. It is a quarrel with no obvious or simple solution, an argument that deals both in abstract principles and real human suffering. What are the implications of this government-sponsored resettlement? A precedent has been set for allocating public lands to accommodate the growth of traditional indigenous populations. This book details the roots of the conflict, its complex elements, and its players, providing a perspective that reflects the heart of this problem.

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