American Indian and Alaska Native tribes are better off under federal jurisdiction.  Some state governments, such as Alaska's, have no problem with being hostile against tribes.  At least under federal jurisdiction they're open to government-to-government partnerships.  Oregon's Legislature has had a government-to-government with their tribes for decades.  They formed this important relationship to minimize court battles.  Oregon tribes have a greater say in what happens to their lands and people.  That's the way it should be.