Changes

The IRA reversed the [[Dawes Act]], and returned individually held land to common holdings for the Tribe.  The goal of this aspect of the Act was to reduce land loss by individuals who sold off parcels of tribal land "in the name of the Tribe", while generally keeping monies earned from the sale private.

The IRA reversed the [[Dawes Act]], and returned individually held land to common holdings for the Tribe.  The goal of this aspect of the Act was to reduce land loss by individuals who sold off parcels of tribal land "in the name of the Tribe", while generally keeping monies earned from the sale private.

The IRA also included provisions to terminate status of "[[reservations]]", and in turn terminate or renegotiate the status of "[[Dependent Domestic Nations]]" within the United states.  Due to the Act, the United States Government reduced or fully dismantled offical recognition of 61 Nations.   

The IRA also included provisions to terminate status of "[[Reservations]]", and in turn terminate or renegotiate the status of "[[Dependent Domestic Nations]]" within the United states.  Due to the Act, the United States Government reduced or fully dismantled offical recognition of 61 Nations.   

Many States have challenged the Constitutionality of the IRA, specifically the "land to trust" [[NAGPRA|repatriation]] aspects.

Many States have challenged the Constitutionality of the IRA, specifically the "land to trust" [[NAGPRA|repatriation]] aspects.