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The Battle Over Yellowstone Park and Native American Rights
26:47 - 37:18 (10:30)
A Supreme Court judge initially granted native tribes hunting, fishing, and timber cutting rights in Yellowstone, but that decision was later reversed, leading to a settlement with the Blackfeet tribe that reserved these rights.
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A Supreme Court judge reversed the decision to grant Native American tribes hunting rights established in a treaty with the federal government, giving precedence to the uses of the park itself.
26:47 - 31:37 (04:50)
Summary
A Supreme Court judge reversed the decision to grant Native American tribes hunting rights established in a treaty with the federal government, giving precedence to the uses of the park itself. This decision set a precedent for future national parks, undermining treaty rights between Native Americans and the government.
ChapterThe Battle Over Yellowstone Park and Native American Rights
Episode21: Little Islands. The Dark History of America’s National Parks
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Blackfeet tribe were promised hunting, fishing, and timber cutting rights in Glacier National Park, but these promises were broken over time, leading to the tribe settling for a settlement worth one and a half million dollars.
31:37 - 37:18 (05:40)
Summary
The Blackfeet tribe were promised hunting, fishing, and timber cutting rights in Glacier National Park, but these promises were broken over time, leading to the tribe settling for a settlement worth one and a half million dollars. Additionally, the owner of the Great Northern Railroad employed members of the tribe to be hosts in his hotels to promote tourism in the area.