Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-239) and index.
Contemporary challenges to indigenous nationhood -- Current social constructions of indigenous peoples -- Managing the politics of perception -- The forced federalism survey -- Negotiating compacts between indigenous nations and states -- Conclusions -- Appendix A. Indigenous nations participating in the forced federalism survey, 1994-2000 -- Appendix B. Gaming compact between the Sisseton-Wahpeto Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota, 2000 -- Appendix C. Treaty with the Cherokees, 1785 -- Appendix D. Top twenty indigenous populations by state, 2000 -- Appendix E. interview with Chad "Corntassel" Smith -- Appendix F. Interview with Brad Carson -- Appendix G. Indigenous government survey, 2000