Topic: Native American History
Robert J. Miller, professor of law, connects the Doctrine of Discovery to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Professor of Law Robert J. Miller links the Doctrine of Discovery to both Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis and Clark Expedition, stating that “Lewis and Clark were not out there by accident. They were making geopolitical claims.” Miller, author of “Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny” (Praeger Publishers, 2006), is a citizen of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, where he serves on the Circle of Tribal Advisers to the National Committee of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial.
The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Portland law professor has a new take on Lewis and Clark
Miller responds to Pope Benedict XVI’s comments regarding the colonization of America
Robert Miller, professor of law, responding to comments made by Pope Benedict XVI, during his recent trip to America, explains how the pontiff’s statements ignore the history of the church and its historic role in the colonization of the Americas and the unfair treatment of Native Americans.
Indian Country Today (Rapid City, S.D.) Benedict XVI: Reflections on the pope’s visit to America
Professor Stephen Beckham explains history of territory dispute
Stephen Beckham, Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. professor of history, explains that the Cowlitz Tribe is also recognized as the Hu-lu-etul people, who once occupied the area along the Columbia and Lewis rivers. The Cowlitz are currently in a battle over this territory, where they hope to build a reservation and casino.
The Seattle Times (Seattle, Wash.) History and money color casino fight
Professor of Law Robert Miller elected board member
Robert Miller, professor of law:
This fall, Miller was elected board member of the Oregon Native American Business & Entrepreneurial Network.
Steven Beckham analyzes Ione Indian casino case
Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Professor of History Steven Beckham’s research about a tiny Ione Indian tribe has been cited by California’s Amador County in a case to bar the tribe from building a casino southeast of Sacramento.
The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.): Amador ups ante against lone casino plan
Professor of Law Robert Miller discusses his book
Robert Miller, professor of law:
In October, Miller was interviewed about his book “Native America: Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny” on TVW – Washington State Public TV.
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