American Indians

This book presents current research on new developments and policies in the American Indian population in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include a brief history of federal Indian education programs, the students served by these programs and their funding; the Indian Education Formula Grant Program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); addressing child hunger and obesity in Indian country; unique factors that may affect economic activity on tribal lands; gaming on newly acquired lands and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA); and Indian reserved water rights under the Winters Doctrine.