How can the Tribe mend the rift from the takeover when there are tribal members who are still being penalized for the past? Is the Tribe expected to unite despite this? Will the Meskwaki Tribe be able to leave the past behind and move ahead for better times? It sounds nice, but many changes have to be made first.
This doesn’t unite the Tribe in case you have forgotten. 2004- 2010
-Tribal members were summoned to attend hearings about the $778,000- $779,000 missing from the school. These tribal members had their percap taken away until they appeared at the hearings and proved their innocence. Ten tribal members aren’t receiving their percap. (still in effect today)
*2005- a tribal council member admitted that the charges were bogus and that there was no missing money.
-Tribal members are banned from the casino. (still in effect today)
-Tribal members are given the run around, or flat out being refused financial assistance at Higher Ed because of past political affiliations, family, etc. (still in effect todayTribal members are unable to get jobs on the settlement. (still in effect today)
This has been going on for the past seven years. As for the people who say that these tribal members got what they deserve and call this justice. That’s bad. This worries me because it sets a precedent for future tribal councils to treat tribal members in the same manner or worse. Are future tribal councils being led to believe that it is acceptable behavior to abuse their power and try to bully people into submission. Unfortunately, yes. That’s why it is important for the new tribal council to give an ending to the 2003 takeover
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