FINDINGS.

SEC. 401. FINDINGS. Congress finds that— (1) there is a continuing need for reconciliation between Indians and non-Indians; (2) the need may be met partially through the promotion of the understanding of the history and culture of Sioux Indian tribes; 114 STAT. 2904 (3) the establishment of a Sioux Nation Tribal Supreme Court will promote economic development on reservations of the Sioux Nation and provide investors that contribute to that development a greater degree of certainty and confidence by— (A) reconciling conflicting tribal laws; and (B) strengthening tribal court systems; (4) the reservations of the Sioux Nation— (A) contain the poorest counties in the United States; and (B) lack adequate tools to promote economic development and the creation of jobs; (5) there is a need to enhance and strengthen the capacity of Indian tribal governments and tribal justice systems to address conflicts which impair relationships in Indian communities and between Indian and non-Indian communities and individuals; and (6) the establishment of the National Native American Mediation Training Center, with the technical assistance of tribal and Federal agencies, including the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice, would enhance and strengthen the mediation skills that are useful in reducing tensions and resolving conflicts in Indian communities and between Indian and non-Indian communities and individuals.