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The Constitution of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation: Preamble Excerpt

The Constitution of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation: Preamble Excerpt
The Constitution of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation
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MISSION STATEMENT

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve and protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation government for our future generations. 

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