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Homesteading required abandoning tribal relations, and so the Nooksack, a consistently recognized tribe from the 1850s to the 1880s, became a federally nonrecognized tribe. (Author)

The article analyzes the ultimately unsuccessful political strategies of the tribal president of the Quechan Indians in his 1974-76 attempts to remain in office and obtain resources for his tribe, while operating within the constraints of the often contradictory expectations of tribal members and federal officials. (SB)

Case studies of Black farmers identified as successful were made to identify individual and institutional factors which facilitated or inhibited their achievement as farm operators over time. The interrelationship of the variables over time fitted Myrdal's principle of circular and cumulative causation. (Author/BR)

The Bashakill Wetland has been acquired by the State of New York. Located in the southern foothills of the Catskill Mountains, this 100 century-old marsh with adjacent upland area serves as home for rare and unique plants and animals and as natural protection against floods and erosion. (RE)

Traces the history of the Canadian and New York Cayuga Indians' claims against New York State and other governments from 1780 to the present. Discusses the Cayugas' interaction with neighboring tribes and the terms of a succession of treaties with various White governments. (SB)

Results from a study in three Tennessee counties to determine the attitudes and opinions of Black farmers toward ownership of rural land indicated that, while there are many reasons for the decline of Black rural landowners in the South, these landowners badly need real estate (legal) information and education. (MF)

Difficulty passing referenda to authorize school bonds necessary for important school capital purposes prompted New Jersey to enact legislation to authorize a school district to acquire a site and school building by lease purchase agreement. Advantages, disadvantages, and voter attitude are discussed. (MLF)

Presents an overview of Turner's thesis that the migration westward produced a unique democratic tradition and a distinctive American character. Discusses Richard Hofstadter's and Ray Allen Bellington's reactions to this thesis. Notes the concepts of Bellington in support of Turner' thesis and those concepts of Hofstadter that oppose Turner's thesis. (KO)

Examines Alaska Natives' land claims and current issues surrounding Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (1972). Although Act was passed to preserve Native control of land, current conditions threaten Natives with loss of control. Discusses legislative proposals of Alaska Federation of Natives as possible remedies. (TES)

Facility planning officers who have identified the most cost advantageous and educationally beneficial site on which to erect a building for their school systems and have attempted to negotiate a purchase of the parcel or parcels to no avail can consider a petition in eminent domain as an alternative next step. (Author/MLF)

Reviews controversies concerning celebrating the 500th anniversary of Columbus' landing in America. Summarizes historians' perspectives concerning that event, including the following: (1) who was first; (2) discovery or invasion; (3) native population numbers; (4) how so few conquered so many; (5) Columbus and slavery; and (6) Columbus and "ecocide." (JB)

Youngstown State University, Ohio, has been developed as a compact, well-landscaped urban campus through the application of sound planning concepts, a commitment to excellence, and much coordination and cooperation between the university and the community. (MLF)

Many governments in developing countries have embarked on irrigation projects. However, concerns on the effectiveness of the current Land Acquisition Frameworks (LAFs) remains as evidenced by widespread displacement of Project Affected Peoples(PAPs) without adequate compensation, resulting in social unrest and prolonged legal battles. Displacement interventions as part of compensation are often not very clear and not fully supported by national legislation and polices that are clear. It is becoming difficult to implement some of irrigation projects due to land acquisition and resettlement issues. This will still be a challenge with rapid population increases which are exerting pressure on land and the human rights watches actively operating in this sector, unless policies and legislation are responsive to current demands. The paper examines the landscape of LAFs and its inclusion or exclusion of resettlement provisions looking at how enabling the current frameworks are. These issues derail progress if ignored. The study is therefore very relevant to identifying bottlenecks in current frameworks and to generating insights for the development of allencompassing/ holistic and responsive land acquisition and resettlement frameworks. This would promote better livelihood of PAPs, fairness and justice. PAPs would easily accept and own projects. Using mixed methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative techniques. Secondary data is used from to examine land acquisition framework documents from all SADC countries, selected irrigation project documents, national land policy documents and other donor project reports. Results show that land acquisition is fairly regulated in SADC countries with all countries having Land Acquisition Acts or laws. However, resettlement processes often lack transparency and accountability, leading to grievances among affected communities. Many resettlement programs fail to adequately compensate displaced individuals or provide them with viable alternatives for livelihoods, exacerbating socio-economic disparities and hindering sustainable development goals. There is need to address these inadequacies if land acquisition and resettlement of PAPs will minimize associated trauma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context and background: The role of Customary Land Secretariats (CLSs) in Ghana's land administration system cannot be misjudged. However, their ongoing practices have not received much attention from scholarships, land pundits, and policymakers. Goal and Objectives: Expressing concerns about the increasing collapse of CLSs, this study framed and conceptualised the nexus of CLSs with their functions and stakeholders in customary land administration (CLA) by examining (a) the composition of the land management committee (LMC), (b) land acquisitions, (c) alternative dispute resolution--ADR, and (d) interests in land from the perspective of CLA. Methodology: The paper employed descriptive and prescriptive analysis techniques with the help of existing data from the Berekum and the Duayaw Nkwanta CLSs in Ghana. Results: The analysed data shows the exclusion of women from the LMC. Again, we documented that the composition of the LMC is not well-defined, and significant improvement in land acquisitions and ADR recorded cases were also observed but no customary interest was documented. The study offers the need to clearly define and standardise the composition of the LMC as the primary policymakers in CLA. Reforms in the current customary practices and the Chieftaincy legal framework are also necessary to include women in the traditional for an inclusive local land governance [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]