Why were reservations set up in america?

Today, the Spokane Indian Reservation is approximately 159,000 acres in size. Tribal membership as of April 2011 is 2708, strong and growing. As in the past, national resources are protected by the Spokane Indians Due to western settlers the Spokane indians were pushed out. read more

Not every state in the United States has an Indian Reservation, and not every Native American tribe has one. There are also Indian Reservations in Canada, however they are set up and run a bit differently then here in America. read more

The reservations were set up to preserve the Spokane Indians nativehomeland and traditions. They are built on protected land. read more