I’m going to submit an answer that addresses both questions. First, in order to define the roles of the tribal government in whatever area, you have to first define the goals and vision for the tribe. This entails leaders, elders, and even community members coming together and discussing where they think the tribe should be in 50 years, 100 years, 200 years, and so on. In my opinion, the discussion should center on the notion of surviving as a nation and a people. Simply put,