Standing Rock: Analyzing Current Issues Regarding Native American Sovereignty
What is the History of Standing Rock and the Sioux Tribe?
Before we look at the current issue regarding Standing Rock, lets look at a brief history of the Sioux tribe.
Current Issues at Standing Rock: The Dakota Access Pipeline
Today, Native American Nations are still facing struggles to be treated equally and work fairly with the U.S. Government. One of the most well known issues in current events right now is the Dakota Access Pipeline. We will be examining this issue today as well as looking at the history of the Sioux tribe to help us understand how reforms of the past impact current events.
Before you begin your own exploration, we will read the following article together to get a better understanding of the Dakota Access Pipeline Issue.
On your own, I would like you to explore some of the links below to see what the news is saying about the issue as well as how the two sides of the argument are defending themselves. As you go, please record your thoughts and questions on our Analysis Chart.