Study on Termination of Federal Supervision on Indian Reservations is a government and policy-focused work analyzing the termination policy of the mid-20th century, through which the U.S. federal government sought to end its trust relationship with certain Native American tribes. The study examines the legal, social, and economic implications of terminating federal supervision, including the loss of federal services, the dissolution of tribal sovereignty, and the transfer of land and governance responsibilities to state and local authorities.
The work evaluates the historical context leading to termination policies, including post–World War II political pressures, assimilationist ideologies, and debates over economic self-sufficiency. It also explores the impact on tribal communities, highlighting both the intended goals of integration into mainstream society and the often devastating consequences, such as loss of land, resources, and cultural continuity.
This study is a key resource for scholars of Native American history, public policy, and law, providing a critical examination of a pivotal and controversial period in U.S.–tribal relations. It serves as both a historical document and an analytical framework for understanding the consequences of federal withdrawal from tribal governance.