How Wisconsin Indian Tribes Got Their Casinos
Special | 44m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Jim Oberly explores the history leading to Wisconsin tribes opening casinos.
Jim Oberly, Professor, Department of History, UW-Eau Claire, explains tribal sovereignty and provides an historical perspective on how Wisconsin’s eleven federally recognized Native American tribes opened casinos in the state.
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How Wisconsin Indian Tribes Got Their Casinos
Special | 44m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Jim Oberly, Professor, Department of History, UW-Eau Claire, explains tribal sovereignty and provides an historical perspective on how Wisconsin’s eleven federally recognized Native American tribes opened casinos in the state.
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