State and federal officials have worked with the tribes on other issues related to their people.

And it is good to spend time with your tribe.

They were always fighting among themselves and with other tribes.

I asked how to get in touch with the tribes.

By the early 1970's, only about 40 people identified themselves with the tribe.

"And what happens if you have to stay with the tribe or it's going to be a big problem?"

"Did I not say there was to be no trouble with the tribes?"

But then the talk turned to what had been happening with the tribe in Africa.

A month later, when he returned with his tribe to remove whatever they could find of value, it was gone again.

There is also evidence of extensive trade with other tribes.