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 Addressing Tough Governance Challenges (Part I) featuring Denny Hurtado
Denny Hurtado
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: Skokomish Tribal Nation Water again flows through North Fork of Skokomish River Tacoma Power, Skokomish … |
 Addressing Tough Governance Challenges (Part I) featuring Jason Goodstriker
Jason Goodstriker
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: Blood Tribe History of the Blood Tribe The 2009 Emerging Leaders seminar was partially sponsored by … |
 Addressing Tough Governance Challenges (Part II) featuring Patricia Zell
Patricia Zell
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: An interview with former Senate Committee on Indian Affairs staff member Patricia Zell (Part I) (Nov. 10, … |
 Addressing Tough Governance Challenges (Part II) featuring Peterson Zah
Peterson Zah
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: Oral History: Peterson Zah Zah to receive honorary degree (2005) Peterson Zah honored with MLK award … |
 After the Declaration: the work of UN mechanisms on indigenous peoples' rights
Luís Rodríguez-Piñero
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
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 An Interview with Oren Lyons, Onondaga Faithkeeper
Oren Lyons
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
This video provides a rare opportunity to hear from Oren Lyons, an elder and Faithkeeper for the Turtle Clan of the … |
 Asset Building for Indian Country
Miriam Jorgensen
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
The Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI) at the University of Arizona in Tucson, … |
 Building and Sustaining Nation-Owned Enterprises featuring Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: Laguna Development Corporation Laguna Education Foundation: About the Pueblo of Laguna Laguna Pueblo-owned … |
 Building and Sustaining Nation-Owned Enterprises: Stories from Indian Country
Jerry Smith
Nation Building: Leadership, Governance and Economic Policy in Indian Country, 2008
“Nation Building: Leadership, Governance and Economic Policy in Indian Country” executive education seminar … |
 Encouraging Civic Engagement
Michael Lipsky
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
Community participation plays an important role in nation building. Civic engagement increases community ownership, … |
 Federal Indian Law: What Every Tribal Leader Should Know
Robert A. Williams, Jr.
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
"Nation Building: Governance and Community and Economic Development" course lecture, University of Arizona, … |
 Forum on Tribal Sovereign Immunity
John Barrett
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Tribal sovereign immunity has far-reaching implications, impacting a wide range of critical governance issues from the … |
 Governance, Leadership and the Cherokee Nation
Wilma Mankiller
Leading Native Nations
As part of its ongoing series "Leading Native Nations," the Native Nations Institute (NNI) recently interviewed … |
 Indigenous Governance Awards: Stories of the Finalists
Reconciliation Australia
Indigenous Governance Awards
"My work on these Awards has changed my view of the world, changed my approach to what I do. What these people are … |
 Intergovernmental Relations: Walking the Sovereignty Walk featuring Jaime Pinkham
Jaime Pinkham
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Intergovernmental Relations: Walking the Sovereignty Walk PowerPoint Presentation (PDF Format) Related Links: Nez Perce … |
 Leadership Speech
Ivan Makil
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Ivan Makil discusses the sacredness of leadership and the role of traditional principles in rebuilding today's Indian … |
 Looking Toward the Seventh Generation
Oren Lyons
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
This video provides a rare opportunity to hear from Oren Lyons, an elder and Faithkeeper for the Turtle Clan of the … |
 Luncheon - The CIRI Foundation
Susan Anderson
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
The CIRI Foundation has supported the Ya Ne Dah Ah School (Chickaloon Village, Alaska) (2002 Honoring Nations Award) for … |
 Luncheon: National Urban Indian Family Coalition
Patti Hibbeler
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
While many tribal citizens live in metropolitan areas, reliable data on this population does not exist. This presentation … |
 Making Tribal Economies Work: Nation-Owned Enterprises
Joseph P. Kalt
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
"Nation Building: Governance and Development" course lecture (AIS 495A), University of Arizona, October 2006 … |
 Moving the Hopi Tribe Forward
Wayne Taylor
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Former Hopi Chairman Wayne Taylor discusses the incredible strides that the Hopi Tribe of Arizona has made over the past … |
 Negotiating Modern Treaties between First Nations and States
Robert Morales
IPLP Vine Deloria, Jr. Lecture Series
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 Nobody Gives Us Sovereignty: Busting Stereotypes & Walking the Walk
Suzan Shown Harjo
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Related Links Statement of Vision Toward the Next 500 Years Sing Your Song for Vine Biography: Suzan Shown Harjo Morning … |
 Putting the Noose on Tribal Citizenship: Modern Banishment & Disenrollment
David E. Wilkins
IPLP Vine Deloria, Jr. Lecture Series
Vine Deloria Jr. Distinguished Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series, American Indian Studies, University of Arizona, … |
 Putting the Noose on Tribal Citizenship: Modern Banishment & Disenrollment - Questions & Answers
David E. Wilkins
IPLP Vine Deloria, Jr. Lecture Series
Vine Deloria Jr. Distinguished Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series, American Indian Studies, University of Arizona, … |
 Rebuilding Healthy Nations: Self-Governance in Action
Joseph P. Kalt
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
A revolution is underway among the Indigenous nations of the world. It is a quiet revolution, largely unnoticed in … |
 Renewing America's Promise for American Indians
David Gipp
Nation Building: Leadership, Governance and Economic Policy in Indian Country, 2008
“Nation Building: Leadership, Governance and Economic Policy in Indian Country” Executive Education Seminar … |
 Segment 1: Introduction to Nation Building
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Manley Begay and Stephen Cornell chronicle the ongoing research of NNI as well as the Harvard Project on American … |
 Segment 10: Moving Toward Nation Building
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Manley A. Begay, Jr. and Stephen Cornell contrast the two approaches to indigenous governance - the standard … |
 Segment 2: Constitutions and Constitutional Reform
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Joseph P. Kalt and Sophie Pierre explore the evidence that strong Native nations require strong foundations, which … |
 Segment 3: Why the Rule of Law and Tribal Justice Systems Matter
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Robert A. Williams, Jr. and Robert Yazzie discuss the importance of having sound rules of law and justice systems … |
 Segment 4: Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Lance Morgan and Kenneth Grant explore corporate governance among Native nations, in particular the added … |
 Segment 5: Promoting Tribal Citizen Entrepreneurs
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Joan Timeche and Elsie Meeks examine the pivotal role that citizen entrepreneurs can play in a Native nation's … |
 Segment 6: A Capable Bureaucracy: The Key to Good Government
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Urban Giff and Joan Timeche explain that good governance requires effective, transparent and accountable … |
 Segment 7: Tribal Service Delivery: Meeting Citizens' Needs
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Eddie Brown and Karen Diver discuss the issue of Native nations' administration of service delivery in Native … |
 Segment 8: Intergovernmental and Intertribal Relations
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Jaime Pinkham and Sarah Hicks focus on Native nations’ efforts to enhance their relationships with other … |
 Segment 9: Strategy and Leadership: The Path to Self-Determination
Native Nations Institute
Native Nation Building Television/Radio Series
Guests Peterson Zah and Angela Russell tie together the themes discussed in the previous Segments into a discussion of … |
 Session I: The Elected Leadership Challenge
Stephen Cornell
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2007
PowerPoint Presentation Related Resources Leadership (Video): Ivan Makil, Former President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa … |
 Session 1: Governance, Enterprises, and Rebuilding Native Economies
Stephen Cornell
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Covers development of businesses under tribal law. Session PowerPoint Presentation More information What Makes First … |
 Session 1a: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders - featuring Patricia Hoeft
Patricia N. Hoeft
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Oneida Nation pays out $88 million to members in per capita This … |
 Session 1b: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders - featuring Anthony Pico
Anthony Pico
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Anthony Pico on Tribal Sovereignty Native Threads Profile: Anthony R. Pico California Connected: Anthony … |
 Session 1c: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders - featuring Sophie Pierre
Sophie Pierre
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Constitutions and Constitutional Reform: Sophie Pierre Sophie Pierre, Lifetime Achiever, Seeks a Better … |
 Session 1d: What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders - Questions & Answers
Patricia N. Hoeft
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Oneida Nation pays out $88 million to members in per capita Anthony Pico on … |
 Session 2: Nation-Owned Businesses: Some Approaches to Consider (Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. (GRTI) (Arizona))
Cecil F. Antone
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
More information on Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. Honoring Nations: Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. GRTI Bylaws … |
 Session 2: Nation-Owned Businesses: Some Approaches to Consider (Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) (Saskatchewan))
Helen Ben
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
More information on Meadow Lake Tribal Council Meadow Lake Tribal Council MLTC Corporate Ventures More information on … |
 Session 2: Nation-Owned Businesses: Some Approaches to Consider (Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation (British Columbia))
Brian Titus
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Session PowerPoint Presentation Osoyoos Indian Band Tourism Osoyoos Indian Band - All Businesses More information on … |
 Session 2: Nation-Owned Businesses: Some Approaches to Consider (Question and Answer)
Helen Ben
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
More information Species At-Risk Act (Canada) This ArizonaNativeNet.com educational feature is made possible with support … |
 Session 2: Nation-Owned Businesses: Some Approaches to Consider (Quil Ceda Village, Tulalip Tribes (Washington))
Michael Taylor
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
More information on Quil Ceda Village and the Tulalip Tribes Tulalip Tribes Quil Ceda Village Honoring Nations: Quil Ceda … |
 Session 2: Tribal Leaders' Perspectives: A Panel
Helen Ben
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2007
Moderator: Dr. Manley Begay, Director, Native Nations Institute Presenters: Helen Ben, Chief, Makwa Sahgaiehcan First … |
 Session 2a: Some Tools to Govern Effectively, Pt. 1 - featuring Priscilla Iba
Priscilla H. Iba
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Priscilla Iba's Written Remarks (speech for this conference) Osage Nation Osage Nation Governmental Reform … |
 Session 2b: Some Tools to Govern Effectively, Pt. 1 - featuring James R. Gray
James R. Gray
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Osage Nation Osage Nation Governmental Reform Osage Nation Receives High Honors Award from Harvard’s … |
 Session 3: Managing the Politics-Business Relationship at Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Diane Enos
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Covers specific example of interplay between tribal government and local private interests. More information Map of Salt … |
 Session 3: Some Tools to Govern Effectively
Joseph P. Kalt
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2007
Moderator: Dr. Ian Record, Manager, Leadership and Management Programs, Native Nations Institute Negotiating Presenter: … |
 Session 3a: Some Tools to Govern Effectively, Pt. 2 - featuring Teresa Pouley
Theresa M. Pouley
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Tulalip Tribes Website Tulalip Tribes Alternative Sentencing Program Tribes’ Elder Court gives youths in … |
 Session 3b: Some Tools to Govern Effectively, Pt. 2 - featuring Sheila Morago
Sheila Morago
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Arizona Indian Gaming Association Sheila Morago: Effective Lobbying This ArizonaNativeNet.com educational … |
 Session 3c: Some Tools to Govern Effectively, Pt. 2 - featuring Jill Peters
Jill Peters
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Jill Peters: Intergovernmental Relations This ArizonaNativeNet.com educational feature was produced by the … |
 Session 3d: Some Tools to Govern Effectively, Pt. 2 - Questions & Answers
James R. Gray
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Priscilla Iba's Written Remarks (speech for this conference) Osage Nation Osage Nation Governmental Reform … |
 Session 4: Strategic Thinking and Planning
Peterson Zah
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Decision-Making Challenge: Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund: What the … |
 Session 4: Strategic Thinking and Planning - Questions & Answers
Manley Begay
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Decision-Making Challenge: Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund: What the … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (Dealing with Growth)
Joseph P. Kalt
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
More information on Ho-Chunk, Inc.'s Growth Honoring Nations: Ho-Chunk, Inc. Ho-Chunk, Inc. Annual Report (2001) … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (Financing the Business)
Brian K. Spencer
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Discussion of financial sustainment. This ArizonaNativeNet.com educational feature is made possible with support from the … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (Governing Body)
Joan Timeche
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Discusses the construction of a governing body to interact with business. More information Hopi Tribe Economic … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (Legal Structure)
Joseph P. Kalt
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Discusses legal issues in the development of tribal business. More information on Section 17 Corporations Getting … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (Question and Answer)
Armando G. Roman
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
This ArizonaNativeNet.com educational feature is made possible with support from the U.S. Economic Development … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (Understanding Taxation and Maximizing Tax Status)
Armando G. Roman
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
Discusses tax considerations in business. More information Transition Relief for Indian Tribal Governmental Plans This … |
 Session 4: The Practical Issues of Business Development - Some Options to Consider (When to Waive Sovereign Immunity)
Michael Taylor
Building and Sustaining Tribal Enterprises
More information Defending Against Attacks on Tribal Sovereign Immunity (Part I) Defending Against Attacks on Tribal … |
 Session 5: How Do You Hit the Ground Running?: Strategies for Handling the Load and Forging Ahead
Jaime Pinkham
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Nez Perce Tribe Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Nez Perce tribal leader speaks out for salmon … |
 Session 6: Perspectives on Leadership and Nation Building, Pt. 1
Michael K. Mitchell
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Mohawks To Continue Fight On Cross Border Trading Rights (2001) Grand Chief … |
 Session 7: Perspectives on Leadership and Nation Building, Pt. 2
Ned Norris, Jr.
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2008
Related Links: The Tohono O’odham Nation New O’odham Chairman Wants to Do Business Ned Norris, Jr.: Impact of the Border … |
 Showcasing the 2008 Indigenous Governance Awards
Reconciliation Australia
Indigenous Governance Awards
"My work on these Awards has changed my view of the world, changed my approach to what I do. What these people are … |
 Sovereignty Speech
Anthony Pico
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Anthony Pico discusses the importance of exercising sovereignty and enhancing the right of self-government through … |
 Sovereignty Today
Megan Minoka Hill
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
Looking across Indian Country as a whole, federal policies of self-determination and self-governance are paying off in … |
 Sovereignty: Your Best Tool for Development featuring Joseph P. Kalt
Joseph P. Kalt
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Sovereignty: Your Best Tool for Development PowerPoint Presentation (PDF Format) Related Links: Quil Ceda Village … |
 Speech on Citizenship and Responsibility
Oren Lyons
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Oren R. Lyons discusses his "Bill of Responsibilities" and how all peoples must work together for the future … |
 Strategic Planning at the Yavapai-Apache Nation
Jamie Fullmer
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Chairman Jamie Fullmer of the Yavapai-Apache Nation is currently serving his second term in office, which will run until … |
 Strategic Thinking, Leadership, and the Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund
Peterson Zah
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Lecture Documents: Permanent Trust Fund History Final Report to the NN Council Related Links: Peterson Zah Interview … |
 Strengthening Native Nations Panel - Part 1
Alfreda Mitre
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
Years 2005 and 2006 brought 28 wonderful additions to the Honoring Nations family of tribal government best practices. … |
 Strengthening Native Nations Panel - Part 2
Duane Champagne
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
Years 2005 and 2006 brought 28 wonderful additions to the Honoring Nations family of tribal government best practices. … |
 Strengthening Tribal Governance
Stephen Cornell
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Panel presentation, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, November 13, 2007 … |
 Sustaining Indigenous Community: A Guiding Paradigm for Contemporary Indigenous Education
Gregory Cajete
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Related Links PowerPoint Presentation: Sustaining Indigenous Community: A Guiding Paradigm for Contemporary Indigenous … |
 The Apology to the Stolen Generations
Reconciliation Australia
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
The apology to the Stolen Generations by the Australian Parliament on 13 February 2008 was a powerful and memorable … |
 The Challenges and Rewards of Leadership
Jaime Pinkham
Nation Building: Leadership, Governance and Economic Policy in Indian Country, 2007
Related Links: Nez Perce Tribe Idaho Gray Wolf Recovery, Wildlife Program, Nez Perce Tribe (1999 Honoring Nations … |
 The Constitutional History of the Osage Nation
James R. Gray
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
James R. Gray is the Principal Chief of the Osage Nation after winning election in June of 2002 and re-election in June … |
 The Disenfranchisement of the Cherokee Freedmen: Assertion or Abuse of Sovereignty?
Taylor Keen
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
"Nation Building: Governance and Development" course lecture (AIS 595A), University of Arizona, November 19, … |
 The Importance of Leadership
Heather Kindall-Miller
Honoring Nations Tribal Governance Symposium
Nation building requires leaders who introduce new knowledge and experiences, challenge assumptions, and propose change. … |
 The Keys to Effective Governance: Predictability and Sustainability
Ron His Horse is Thunder
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Related Links Standing Rock Reservation Standing Rock Community Profile Many Nations, Many Cultures: Tribal Leader Says … |
 The Kurdish Way to Attain Nation Building and Oil Rights Through the Constitution and the United Nations
Hamdy Singary
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
This is a recording if Hamdy Singary's SJD dissertation public presentation. In it, Singary asks, "Is it possible … |
 The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe: A Proud Tradition of Progress
Martin Jennings
Nation Building: Leadership, Governance and Economic Policy in Indian Country, 2007
" A Proud Tradition of Progress " PowerPoint presentation Related Links Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Corporate … |
 The Rebuilding of Nations: Lessons from Indian Country
Lance Morgan
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
National Native American Economic Policy Summit, Phoenix, Arizona, May 15, 2007 (Presented by the National Congress of … |
 The Revitalization of the Cherokee Nation: A Contemporary Perspective
Richard Allen
IPLP Vine Deloria, Jr. Lecture Series
Vine Deloria Jr. Distinguished Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series, American Indian Studies, University of Arizona, … |
 The Role of Constitutions in Native Nation Building
Stephen Cornell
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
"Nation Building: Governance and Community and Economic Development" course lecture, University of Arizona, … |
 The Struggle Toward Self-Government For First Nations in Canada
Herb George
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Herb George describes the struggle toward self-government for First Nations in Canada. In particular, he describes the … |
 Walking the Walk of Sovereignty
Suzan Shown Harjo
Leading Native Nations
As part of its ongoing series "Leading Native Nations," the Native Nations Institute (NNI) recently interviewed … |
 What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders featuring Deron Marquez
Deron Marquez
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: The Journey of Deron Marquez Statement of Deron Marquez to U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs San … |
 What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders featuring Michael K. Mitchell
Michael K. Mitchell
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: The Evolution of Governance in Akwesasne Grand Chief Michael Mitchell v. Canada Homeland Insecurity The … |
 What I Wish I Knew Before I Took Office: Perspectives from Tribal Leaders featuring Patricia Ninham-Hoeft
Patricia N. Hoeft
Native Nation Building: Emerging Leaders 2009
Related Links: Patricia Ninham-Hoeft Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Oneida Nation pays out $88 million to members … |
 Why Canada (and the U.S., New Zealand, and Australia) Can't Sign on to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Robert A. Williams, Jr.
ArizonaNativeNet Distinguished Lecturers
Professor Robert A. Williams, Jr. discusses the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group v. Canada caseand Indigenous Peoples' … |
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