1934-2000
Return to Sovereignty
The latter part of this era is characterized by re-thinking and renaissance culturally, socially and politically. With realization of the failure and wrong-thinking of assimilation and allotment - comes the first re-affirmation and recognition of sovereignty which throughout the 20th century has evolved and been led by Indian people themselves. As the general public begin to accept the challenges presented by extreme environmental degradation worldwide - and with the advent of new technologies - people of all origins have begun to work together to imagine new ways forward. Approaching the year 2000, there is building momentum for a return to sovereignty as communities re-examine sustainable models for future generations.