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Oklahoma

Creating a Climate of Support for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

Creating a Climate of Support for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs
Creating a Climate of Support for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs
Three First Nations communities formed a partnership with SFU to investigate ways to create a supportive environment for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. This project followed the Western Diversification/Simon Fraser University study (2001) on the information and service needs of Aboriginal entrepreneurs...
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Great Tribal Leaders of Modern Times: Wilma Mankiller

Great Tribal Leaders of Modern Times: Wilma Mankiller
Great Tribal Leaders of Modern Times: Wilma Mankiller
Produced by the Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University in 2004, the landmark “Great Tribal Leaders of Modern Times” interview series presents the oral histories of contemporary leaders who have played instrumental roles in Native nations' struggles for sovereignty, self-...
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Overcoming the Politics of Reform: The Story of the 1999 Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Constitutional Convention

Overcoming the Politics of Reform: The Story of the 1999 Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Constitutional Convention
Overcoming the Politics of Reform: The Story of the 1999 Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Constitutional Convention
A pressing international challenge is developing processes of constitution-making that manage the politics of reform and produce legitimate and effective constitutions. This challenge is of special concern for numerous American Indian nations that have been embroiled in dual governments and...
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Cherokee Nation
An Act Creating A Constitution Convention Commission Be It Enacted By The Cherokee Nation
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS §1. Purpose: This ACT is adopted for the purpose of establishing a Constitution Convention Commission. The Commission shall oversee the conduct of a constitutional convention as called for by a vote of the Cherokee people in the 1995 election.
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"Structuring Sovereignty: Constitutions of Native Nations" Book available for purchase at NNIShop.com
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution
Location: Northeastern portion of Okahoma Population: 3900 Date of Constitution: 1995 Key Facts: Origninally from Great Lakes region
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"Structuring Sovereignty: Constitutions of Native Nations" Book available for purchase at NNIShop.com
Chickasaw Nation Constitution
Location: Oklahoma Population: 49,000 Date of Constitution: 1983 and amended 2002 Key Facts: One of the Five Tribes, formerly known as the Five Civilized Tribes
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Judiciary Functions/Dispute Resolution Excerpt

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Judiciary Functions/Dispute Resolution Excerpt
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Judiciary Functions/Dispute Resolution Excerpt
ARTICLE XII - JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Section 1. The judicial authority of the Choctaw Nation shall be vested in a Tribal Court which shall consist of three (3)-member Court appointed by the Chief with the advice and consent of the Tribal Council. One (1) such member,the presiding judge, shall be a...
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation: Legislative Functions Excerpt

Muscogee (Creek) Nation: Legislative Functions Excerpt
Muscogee (Creek) Nation: Legislative Functions Excerpt
ARTICLE VI - [Legislative Branch] Section 6. (a) Every bill which shall have passed the Muscogee (Creek) National Council, before it becomes ordinance, shall be presented to the Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. If he approves, he shall sign it; but, if not, he shall return it with...
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"Structuring Sovereignty: Constitutions of Native Nations" Book available for purchase at NNIShop.com
Comanche Nation Constitution
Location: Oklahoma Population: 14,700 Date of Constitution: 1966, as amended 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1994, and 2002
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"Structuring Sovereignty: Constitutions of Native Nations" Book available for purchase at NNIShop.com
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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