From 1998 through 2013, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs sought to develop a casino in Cascade Locks, Oregon. This prompted objections from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who already operated a lucrative casino in the region. Brook Colley’s in-depth case study unravels the history of this disagreement and challenges the way conventional media characterizes intertribal casino disputes in terms of corruption and greed. Instead, she locates these conflicts within historical, social, and political contexts of colonization.Through extensive interviews, Colley brings to the forefront Indigenous perspectives on intertribal conflict related to tribal gaming. She reveals how casino economies affect the relationship between gaming tribes and federal and state governments, and the repercussions for the tribes themselves. Ultimately, Colley’s engaging examination explores strategies for reconciliation and cooperation, emphasizing narratives of resilience and tribal sovereignty.
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"Power in the Telling is a unique contribution to Native American studies, and its audience includes not just scholars and students in this field but also Native communities and their allies. . . . By moving from scholarly analysis to concrete recommendations, Power in the Telling provides Native nations with incisive strategies for working together in pursuit of revitalization."
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"Brook Colley challenges superficial means of thinking about and forming opinions around gaming—not just in Oregon but well beyond."

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780295743363
Publisert
2018-05-01
Utgiver
Vendor
University of Washington Press
Vekt
318 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Foreword by
Series edited by

Om bidragsyterne

Brook Colley (Wasco/Eastern Cherokee, Enrolled Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is assistant professor of Native American studies at Southern Oregon University.