{"id":8607,"date":"2021-03-04T18:54:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T23:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=8607"},"modified":"2021-03-15T11:07:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T15:07:28","slug":"rodney-bordeaux-strengthening-the-nation-to-nation-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/03\/04\/rodney-bordeaux-strengthening-the-nation-to-nation-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodney Bordeaux: Strengthening the nation-to-nation relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZQ5kCV4ETz4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Indianz.Com Video: <a href=https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/01\/26\/president-joe-biden-tribal-consultation-and-strengthening-nation-to-nation-relationships\/>Tribal consultation and strengthening nation-to-nation relationships<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Thanks to President Biden for Respecting Tribal Sovereignty and Nation-to-Nation Relations<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Thursday, March 4, 2021<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"byline\">By Rodney Bordeaux<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"byline\">President, Rosebud Sioux Tribe<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-links\"><a href=https:\/\/www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov\/>rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov<\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\tIn the beginning, the Creator gave the breath of life to the first man and the first woman and gave our Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota People a sacred duty to care for Grandmother Earth. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n From the dawn of the first day, our grandfathers and grandmothers came forth in the light of day.  They lit the Council fire in the heart of the village.  Together with our relatives, we formed the Seven Council Fires.  We are the grandchildren of the Creator.  With the Creator\u2019s blessing, our Nation\u2019s People are the source of our sovereignty.   \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\tIndian nations were sovereign independent nations for many thousands of years before the formation of the United States.  In the first American treaty, the 1787 Treaty with the Delaware Nation, the United States sought \u201cperpetual peace and friendship\u201d and \u201cfree passage\u201d across the Delaware territory to reach the British forts during while \u201cthe United States are engaged in a just and necessary war, in defence and support of life, liberty and independence, against the King of England and his adherents.\u201d\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t6xZUKlhvQA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Indianz.Com Video: <a href=https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/02\/23\/a-new-and-better-chapter-president-joe-biden-at-national-congress-of-american-indians-ncaiecws2021\/>\u2018A new and better chapter\u2019: President Joe Biden at National Congress of American Indians #NCAIECWS2021<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<P><\/p>\r\n\tThe Seven Council Fires and our Lakota\u2014Nakota\u2014Dakota Territory were not an original part of the United States.  America claimed Louisiana Territory through the 1803 Treaty with France, and the Louisiana Purchase Treaty provides that:  \u201cThe United States promise to execute Such treaties and articles as may have been agreed between Spain and the tribes and nations of Indians until by mutual consent of the United States and the said tribes or nations other Suitable articles Shall have been agreed upon.\u201d  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIn 1805, the United States came into the Territory of the Dakota, Minnesota\u2014the land where the water reflects the clouds.  On behalf of the United States of America, Colonel Zebulon Pike by treaty, asked the Dakota Oyate for an Island to build an outpost and sought Dakota recognition of United States\u2019 sovereignty over the Island.  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\tThe hallmark of sovereignty is the power of self-defenses, in other words\u2014War and Peace.  The Sioux Nation fought in self-defense, defense of our women, children and elders, and our homes.  In treaties with the Great Sioux Nation, the United States sought peace and friendship and pledged its honor to keep the peace.  Our treaties are the Supreme Law of the Land made by mutual consent.  Under International law, the Constitution and Organic laws, the United States is bound to \u201cfaithfully observe\u201d and \u201crigidly\u201d adhere to our treaties.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=row><div class=col-md-6>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2018\/09\/17\/rodneybordeaux.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid wow fadeIn\"><\/img><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 align-self-end\">\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Rodney M. Bordeaux. Photo: <a href=https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/statefarm\/6786092087\/>State Farm<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n\tThe Constitution acknowledges Indian nations and tribes as prior sovereigns by ratifying the existing treaties with Indian nations and authorizing future treaties in the Treaty and Supremacy Clauses, by authorizing \u201cCommerce \u2026 with the Indian Tribes\u201d on a bi-lateral basis, and by recognizing the primacy of tribal jurisdiction over tribal citizens, that is \u201cIndians not taxed\u201d in the Apportionment Clause and the 14th Amendment.  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe 14th Amendment Citizenship Clause did not bestow citizenship on Native Americans by birth, but rather, American Indians were naturalized by the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, where Native Americans reserved our original connection to our tribal homelands.  By treaty, the Great Sioux Nation reserved our tribal citizens\u2019 full treaty rights when becoming U.S. citizens.  The Nationality Act continues Federal recognition of our tribal homelands as our \u201cpermanent homes.\u201d\r\n<p><\/p><div class=\"mt-1 mb-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8411603009680747\" data-ad-slot=\"6394965691\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div><p><\/p>\r\n\tThe status of Indian nations as prior sovereigns is historical truth.  The principle of inherent sovereignty is our Native Peoples\u2019 first principle\u2014the reflection of our rights to life, liberty and homeland.  Our chiefs, Spotted Tail, Red Cloud, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull led our People in the fight for our rights.  Today we maintain our rights with our lives.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nComing from the House of Representatives, President Biden\u2019s American Rescue Plan treats Federally Recognized Indian Tribes as Tribal Governments alongside State and Local Governments.  In his first week in the White House, President Biden pledged to \u201cRespect Tribal Sovereignty\u201d and signed an Executive Order to Strengthen Our Nation-to-Nation Relationships\u2014the Restoration of the Nation-to-Nation Policy.  \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWopila Tanka, Many Thanks President Biden.  We respect you as well.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<HR><EM>Rodney M. Bordeaux was born and raised in Rosebud, South Dakota, and enjoyed a childhood on the beautiful Rosebud Reservation learning the importance of community involvement and public service. Bordeaux has dedicated much of his professional life to serving the Rosebud Sioux Tribe including twenty years in education, twelve years on the tribal council, and is serving his fourth term as   President.<\/em><HR>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h4-responsive\">Related Stories<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/02\/25\/department-of-housing-and-urban-development-hosts-tribal-consultation\/\" title=\"Department of Housing and Urban Development hosts tribal consultation\">Department of Housing and Urban Development hosts tribal consultation<\/a> (February 25, 2021)<BR><a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/02\/23\/a-new-and-better-chapter-president-joe-biden-at-national-congress-of-american-indians-ncaiecws2021\/\" title=\"\u2018A new and better chapter\u2019: President Joe Biden at National Congress of American Indians #NCAIECWS2021\">\u2018A new and better chapter\u2019: President Joe Biden at National Congress of American Indians #NCAIECWS2021<\/a> (February 23, 2021)<BR><a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/02\/11\/biden-administration-announces-nation-to-nation-tribal-consultations\/\" title=\"Biden administration announces nation-to-nation tribal consultations\">Biden administration announces nation-to-nation tribal consultations<\/a> (February 11, 2021)<BR><a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/02\/10\/cronkite-news-biden-signs-tribal-consultation-and-nation-to-nation-order\/\" title=\"Cronkite News: Biden signs tribal consultation and nation-to-nation order\">Cronkite News: Biden signs tribal consultation and nation-to-nation order<\/a> (February 10, 2021)<BR><a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/02\/05\/native-women-land-key-leadership-and-policy-roles-in-biden-administration\/\" title=\"Native women land key leadership and policy roles in Biden administration\">Native women land key leadership and policy roles in Biden administration<\/a> (February 5, 2021)<BR><a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/01\/26\/president-joe-biden-tribal-consultation-and-strengthening-nation-to-nation-relationships\/\" title=\"President Joe Biden: Tribal consultation and strengthening nation-to-nation relationships\">President Joe Biden: Tribal consultation and strengthening nation-to-nation relationships<\/a> (January 26, 2021)<BR><a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/01\/26\/president-biden-issues-tribal-consultation-and-nation-to-nation-directive\/\" title=\"President Biden issues tribal consultation and nation-to-nation directive\">President Biden issues tribal consultation and nation-to-nation directive<\/a> (January 26, 2021)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We are the grandchildren of the Creator. 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