From TOTUS,

I find this extremely deep thought related to the intended society, designed by the government, in the vein of the Kingdom.

And yes, some tribes chose to live that way after the white man fucked them so hard. Other tribes improvised, adapted, and overcame. Take the money the white man sends, twist around the rules, find the loopholes, invest in businesses that profit. And keep it all on the res where the white mans law is not allowed to apply.