Major shifts in federal policy, including Termination and Relocation, and the continuation of the exploitation of Native land and resources occurred in the post-WWII period. Termination policy undermined years of native sovereignty all at once by ending the government relations between Native nations and the U.S. The House Concurrent Resolution stated that Native nations “should be freed from federal supervision and control and from all disabilities and limitations.”1 This makes it sound as if termination would benefit Native communities and individuals but as can be seen from the Native response, it removed vital resources for communities, such as health, education, and funding. As can be seen in the case of the Menominee Tribe, there were often immediate challenges because of termination. After the Menominee Tribe was terminated, there was a financial crisis because federal funding was taken away (11/1 lecture). Relocation was also harmful in that it promised better lives but often failed. Facing unemployment and poverty, some Native people returned to reservations. In response to Termination and Relocation, Native activism successfully led to the end of the policy and many communities regained federal recognition. Other communities were permanently terminated. During this same period, Native peoples and Native lands were exploited for uranium and nuclear testing. As a result, these communities faced major health problems and continue to have health problems due to radiation exposure. For example, the U.S., in violation of a treaty with the Shoshone, conducted nuclear testing on the Nevada Test Site, without the consent of the community.2 Even though there was a Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in 1990, this did not apply to the victims of the Nevada Test Site (10/28 lecture). Without this act, those exposed to radiation can receive no healthcare benefits or monetary compensation. I am not sure why the Shoshone nation is not considered a part of this act, as they are clearly affected by radiation exposure. There have been 900 nuclear tests on their land, so it makes no sense that they cannot receive compensation. It’s the least the government can do after violating their treaty and directly harming the health of thousands.