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A Conversation with Deron Marquez

Native Nations Institute (NNI) Co-founder Stephen Cornell sits down with Deron Marquez, former Tribal Chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (1999-2006), to discuss hot topics in Indian Country today. Subjects covered include per capita payments, Tribal disenrollment, education,…

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Determi-Nation podcast

Determi-Nation podcast with Darrah Blackwater

Determi-Nation is a series of conversations with Indigenous people doing incredible things to strengthen sovereignty and self-determination in their communities.

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Story of Igiugig: Native Sovereignty in Alaska

This short film looks at how a sovereign Native people are planning for the future, as told through three short chapters: Chapter 1: Nunaput (Our Homelands) Chapter 2: Capricaraq (Persistence) Chapter 3: Pinarqut (Possibility)

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Cherokee Nation 99 constitution incorporated older ideas

Cherokee Nation '99 Constitution Incorporated Older Ideas

Before the Cherokee Nation 1999 Constitution was ratified by voters in 2003 and recognized by the federal government in 2006, the tribe was governed under different laws that required extensive input and oversight by Cherokees when they decided to rewrite the document in 1995. Under the 1975…

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Herminia Frias: Working Toward Effective Native Leadership

For years at Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Herminia Frias has remained a consistent leader in tribal government. She became the first woman elected Chairwoman and youngest to serve the position. After a contentious term with the tribal council, she was removed from office but then immediately returned to…

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Sovereign Nations: Giving Visibility

Tribal nations have always had formal ways of self-governing. Take a closer look at local Tribes exercising their inherent rights to land, culture, and self-governance in a contemporary context. Produced in partnership with TPT-Twin Cities PBS and producer/director Missy Whiteman. Special thanks to…

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HONORING NATIONS ALL-STARS PROFILE: Constitutional Reform Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Honoring Nations All-Stars Profile: Constitutional Reform Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Forced relocations, loss of lands, and the economic necessity of moving away from home and community are common histories in Indian Country. Yet, despite these tragic circumstances, tribes continue to assert their sovereignty in order to improve the lives of their people. One of these remarkable…

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Tsawwassen First Nation Constitution

Tsawwassen First Nation Constitution

Location: British Columbia, Canada Population: 328 Date of Constitution: 2007, as amended 2009

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Constitution

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Constitution

Location: Spans border between New York and Canada  Population: 2700  Date of Constitution: 1995   

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Skokomish Indian Tribe Constitution

Skokomish Indian Tribe Constitution

Location: Washington State  Population: 489  Date of Constitution: 1938, as amended in 1980   

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Constitution

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Constitution

Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan  Population: 40,000  Date of Constitution: 1975 

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians Constitution

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Constitution

Location: Alabama  Population: 2300  Date of Constitution: 1985, as amended 1997, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 

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Nez Perce Tribe Constitution

Nez Perce Tribe Constitution

Location: Idaho  Population: 3500  Date of Constitution: 1948, as amended 1961, 1983, 1986, 1988, and 1999. 

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Pueblo of Laguna Constitution

Pueblo of Laguna Constitution

Location: New Mexico  Population: 3600  Date of Constitution: 1958 

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Native Tribe of Koyukuk Constitution

Native Tribe of Koyukuk Constitution

Location: In the western central portion of Alaska Population: 95 Date of Constitution: 1992, as amended 1994

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Kialegee Tribal Town Constitution

Kialegee Tribal Town Constitution

Location: Near city of Wetumka in central Oklahoma Population: 700 Date of Constitution: 1941 Date of Constitution: Originally part of Muscogee (Creek) Nation

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Key First Nation Constitution

Key First Nation Constitution

Location: Saskatechewan, Canada Population: 1114 Date of Constitution: 2004

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Kaw Nation Constitution

Kaw Nation Constitution

Location: North central Okahoma Population: 3,126 Date of Constitution: 2011

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Huu-ay-aht First Nations Constitution

Huu-ay-aht First Nations Constitution

Location: British Columbia, Canada Population: 684 Date of Constitution: 2007

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Native Tribe of Huslia Constitution

Native Tribe of Huslia Constitution

Location: in the western portion of Alaska Population: 315 Date of Constitution: 1992, as amended 1995