The O’odham Nations are federally recognized tribes. This means they have their own governments, laws, police, and services. This lesson focuses on O’odham sovereignty (a nation’s right to govern itself), their three branches of governments, and their constitutions.

History

This O’odham Government Lesson examines The O’odham Nation’s Sovereign rights and citizenship (H3.1). Students will explore how O’odham sovereignty predates the sovereignty of the United States. 

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ELA

The O’odham Government in Arizona Lesson (ELA) portion contains nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions, primary sources (including The O’odham Constitution with Preamble), multiple opportunities to compare and contrast nonfiction texts, a 3 branches of government sort, and O’odham government vocabulary activities. 

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STEAM

The O’odham STEAM resources has plans for a class constitution party where students become a part of the process of government. 

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Resources

The O’odham Government in Arizona digital resources links to resources focusing on Tribal Sovereignty. What is Tribal Sovereignty? What do Tribal Governments do?

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