Topic > Native American Struggles of the Twentieth Century

These public policies focus on giving Native Americans in various ways the ability to be independent on their own reservations. While these policies also attempt to motivate the integration of Native Americans into mainstream U.S. society, they primarily focus on ensuring that Native people are independent on their respective reservations. An example of public policy that reflects cultural relativity is the Indian Reorganization Act which led to the provision of compensation to Native people for the loss of land and property. This policy has numerous positive effects on Native Americans regarding culture and economics