While very interesting, this book is definitely dry and mostly of interest to those who practice and those who wish to learn more about Indigenous history. This book outlines the struggles that the Turtle Mountain band of Pembina Chippewa faced over nearly one hundred years, all while trying to follow the letter of the law (American law) and remain peaceful. It's no surprise that the United States government screwed them over not only once, but pretty much at every turn. They did everything right, kept paperwork, attended delegations in good faith and constantly got ripped off. It was really disheartening to read about, although not at all surprising. Extremely well researched, but again, not light leisure reading.
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