Hmmmn, you did not directly answer the question that was posed to you. First, I made no mention of federal recognition, the ability to self-govern is a global concept, and has as many iterations as there are native entities. Second, I can't help but notice, that much of literature on the grassroots institute is almost verbatim from the Heritage Foundation, so let's try this again, why do you mimick their policy positions and why are they part of your development portfolio?

These are legitimate questions as it appears this entity inform and instructions your vantage on native issues without exception.