California's "Lost" Tribes (Trailer)

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California's "Lost" Tribes explores the conflicts over Indian gaming and places them in the context of both California and Native American history. The film examines the historical underpinnings of tribal sovereignty and the evolution of tribal gaming rights over the last 30 years. It illustrates the impact of gaming on Indian self-determination, and the challenges that Native people face in insuring that their newly found prosperity will be there for future generations. The film also provides insight into the thinking and motivation of those who oppose the expansion of Indian gaming.

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Entertainment

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• indian
• gaming
• casinos
• gambling
• native
• americans
• california

[jedriffe]

You are correct that most American Indians do not directly benefit from Indian gaming but it has improved the lives of many who live near major urban areas. We have seen some tribes build dialysis centers and other health facilities for their communities and their non-Indian neighbors. You should see the whole film "California's 'Lost' Tribes" to get our take on the issue.

[WhiteStarWoman]

Only a few native americans recieve the wealth from the casinos while the rest on the reservations starve. The BIA is pocketing most of the money along with the corrupt tribal counsels. This is so dirty no one would believe it. Keep watching the media cause the truth's about to hit the fan and it'll be ugly! I know a congressman that's about to blow this whole thing sky high!

[jedriffe]

I think It is not a good idea to say that all tribes are doing this or that because each tribe can choose to do things differently. I would like to know how the BIA gets it's hand on Indian gaming funds? Please let my colleagues and I know where you are getting your information we would love to follow up as we are the media too.

[jedriffe]

Merci de votre commentaire sur la Californie "a perdu" des tribus. En 30 années de faire des films sur des relations Indien-blanches américaines, il a semblé que les Indiens d'Amerique blessent toujours vers le haut sur la fin perdante de la bataille. Il est merveilleux que les tribus de quelques Indiens, avec l'aide du développement économique sous forme de jeu de casino, aient maintenant le contrôle de leurs vies, et aident leurs propres communautés et leurs voisins non-Indiens.

[cathbhar1]

@RedSun875 removed all your comments wee man.this just as well,they made you look very silly,very uneducated and most of all racist..but remember what you wrote will never be deleted,I can copy and past them,also they are stored in the world wide web....

[cathbhar1]

@RedSun875 Looked into what,Iwasnt discussing anything with you wee man.You mistake me for someone else.The invasion of Ireland was our own fault.Explain that to me.As for the orange order and prods they were planters sent over by England.Land acts,plantation of ulster.Genocide of the Irish race.Oppression breed resistance.As for god,christanity stole its ideas from ancient pagan religions and murdered millions in the name of god

[cathbhar1]

@RedSun875 Ever heard of Cromwell?I hate fools telling us Irish about our history.I grew up in Belfast in the 70s and 80s.A war zone.Everyday we were harassed by british soldiers,most nights doors would be kicked everyone pulled out of their beds dragged down the stairs and beaten up in their own garden.and you have the fucking cheek wee man to talk about the orange order part of the great brittish terrorist organisations.

[coirpeach1]

@RedSun875 Jesus your some dope,told you to come back to me when you research history.The orange men in the north of Ireland were planters.They had no right there.You listen to too much propaganda the war in the north of Ireland had nothing to do with religion.Read about the famine,slavery,genocide of the Irish race.Millions murdered and scattered to the four corners of the planet.Not aloud an education.Murdered for speaking Irish and playing Irish sports.Hung for going to mass.

[coirpeach1]

@RedSun875 What history did you read?You havent a clue about the history of Ireland.The Irish were second class citizens in their own land.They were oppressed in their own country.So through oppression they fought back.And dont say us Irish are silly.As for rightfully lost our land the 6 counties were handed over against the will of the people.England raped and murdered my ancestors for over 800 years.This land is rightfully ours.Not Britans.Read a history book and then come talk to me