EST_CLIR_0015_Meetings

Summary: 
this meeting goes over livestock, Non-Indians, per-cap, budget cuts, oil & gas, and economical development.
Description: 

 

 

General Council Meeting: February 22, 1985

Note: Warning- there is a pitch noise at 40:30 to 40:50 and at 45:35.

 

Disclaimer: The ideas or opinions expressed in this recording are those of the individual(s) recorded and not the official views or opinions of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe or Shoshone General Council as a whole unless otherwise stated on the record. The access protocols for this recording were determined by an Eastern Shoshone Community Curation Team. 

 

Description: The first topic is on the non-Indians stealing the livestock and running the wild game off the reservation Which led to the question of- Why can't Indians prosecute non-Indians on the rez? The next topic is on commodities and how the per-capita rise throws those who are on food stamps out. Then, the community center funds, senior citizen center, and a gym were talked about. Finally, there’s discussion on budget cuts caused by the president. There is mention of water rights and the oil and gas issue.