My problem with the tribes hunting is this. All the treaties state "In common with" for fishing, hunting etc. "in common with" to the dictionary means "the same as" not fifty percent. So why are they hunting and fishing when the non tribes are not? Second all the treaties say the tribes will not conduct business with any other country except the US. Third, all the tribes are supposed to keep alcohol off their rezs. And then there are other terms. So, let see, all the tribes do business with other countries, have or sell booze and most of the other agreed to terms of the treaties are also broken. Why can't someone take this to court and end the treaties? They are null and void. If you have a treaty or contract with the feds and you broke it, you can bet your butt that someone will take you to court. If I had the money I would do it...
I am not Indian, but have you ever looked at bottom of treaty documents, yes I agree those words you mentioned are written there.
The men who signed their names are obviously are well educated, the Indians only left their mark, meaning they can't read or write. Common sense tells you if you can write you are most like to read as well. Here is a theory for you and which I think took place back then.
The Indians were promised their hunting rights, but when those words were placed on paper it does not say that. They were lied to in order to obtain the land in a peaceful manner.
Don't hate or bash the Indians, it is the federal government that gave them that right, So your fight must be at the federal level of government and good luck with that.
