How well do you think Native American organizations, like the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), are helping Native Americans to advance? If anything, what are organizations like these doing to mitigate tribal poverty, and encourage prosperity?

Need some reading material to help me answer those questions. Thanks.

Many of these are the identical question to yours. Please find them and read the answers. Many good websites have already been given for this topic.

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what are those websites. Please advise.

Writeacher intended to post these previous answers.

http://www.jiskha.com/search/search.cgi?query=Native+American+organizations

I am confused because I could not find those websites.

Sorry. I intended to post that link that Ms. Sue sent you. Thanks, Ms. Sue.

Rose, you can find these things by using the SEARCH box in the top right corner of the Jiskha website. It's a very handy tool to use, to check to see if your question has already been addressed.

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To gain a better understanding of how Native American organizations such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) are helping Native Americans advance and mitigate tribal poverty, it would be beneficial to consult scholarly articles, reports, and official documents. Here are some reading materials that may provide insights into this topic:

1. "American Indian Policy Review Commission Report" (published by the U.S. Congress in 1977): This report examines the historical context of Native American policies and evaluates the effectiveness of government programs, including the BIA.

2. "Native American Tribal Economic Development: Models for Success" by Diana Uhimov (published in the American Indian Law Review in 2012): This article explores different strategies used by Native American tribes to promote economic development and reduce poverty.

3. "Advocacy Organizations and Political Development in Indian Country" by Devon A. Mihesuah (published in the American Indian Quarterly in 1995): This article analyzes the role of advocacy organizations like the NCAI in advancing Native American rights and socio-economic well-being.

4. "Indian Gaming and Tribal Sovereignty: The Casino Compromise" by Steven Andrew Light and Kathryn R.L. Rand (published in the William Mitchell Law Review in 2000): This study focuses on the impact of the NIGA and tribal gaming on tribal economies and poverty alleviation.

5. "Native American Economic Development: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Growth" by Miriam Jorgensen (published by the Cambridge University Press in 2008): This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Native American economic development efforts, including tribal initiatives and the role of organizations like the BIA.

These resources should provide you with a solid foundation for understanding how Native American organizations are working to advance their communities and address poverty. Remember to critically analyze the information and cross-reference various sources to gain a well-rounded perspective.