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Characteristics of Indigenous primary health care service delivery models: a systematic scoping review
Indigenous populations have poorer health outcomes compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. The evolution of Indigenous primary health care services arose from mainstream health services being unable to adequately meet the needs of Indigenous communities and Indigenous peoples often being…
Preparing for the health impacts of climate change in Indigenous communities: The role of community-based adaptation
Climate change presents substantial risks to the health of Indigenous peoples. Research is needed to inform health policy and practice for managing risks, with community based adaptation (CBA) emerging as one approach to conducting research to support such efforts. Few, if any, studies however…
Vernon Masayesva Keynote: Water Ethics Symposium
Vernon Masayesva (Hopi) is the Executive Director of Black Mesa Trust and leading advocate for protecting water resources for the Hopi Nation. He's a Hopi Leader of the Coyote Clan and former Chairman of the Hopi Tribal Council from the village of Hotevilla who has worked for decades…
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…
Reclaiming Native Truth: A Project to Dispel America’s Myths and Misconceptions
Reclaiming Native Truth is a national effort to foster cultural, social and policy change by empowering Native Americans to counter discrimination, invisibility and the dominant narratives that limit Native opportunity, access to justice, health and self-determination. Reclaiming Native Truth’s…
Tribal Leaders Handbook on Homeownership
As Native populations grow rapidly, tribal leaders are challenged as never before to provide their members decent housing. Expanding homeownership is a huge part of the solution for reservations and Indian areas, but until recently lenders just didn't extend home loans in Indian Country. The …
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution
Location: Northeastern portion of Okahoma Population: 3900 Date of Constitution: 1995 Key Facts: Origninally from Great Lakes region
Tsawwassen First Nation Constitution
Location: British Columbia, Canada Population: 328 Date of Constitution: 2007, as amended 2009
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Constitution
Location: Spans border between New York and Canada Population: 2700 Date of Constitution: 1995
Skokomish Indian Tribe Constitution
Location: Washington State Population: 489 Date of Constitution: 1938, as amended in 1980
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Constitution
Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Population: 40,000 Date of Constitution: 1975
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
Nez Perce Tribe Constitution
Location: Idaho Population: 3500 Date of Constitution: 1948, as amended 1961, 1983, 1986, 1988, and 1999.
Lower Sioux Indian Community Constitution
Location: Minnesota Population: 982 Date of Constitution: 1936, as amended 1977, 1998, 2001 & 2007
Pueblo of Laguna Constitution
Location: New Mexico Population: 3600 Date of Constitution: 1958
Native Tribe of Koyukuk Constitution
Location: In the western central portion of Alaska Population: 95 Date of Constitution: 1992, as amended 1994
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
Key First Nation Constitution
Location: Saskatechewan, Canada Population: 1114 Date of Constitution: 2004
Kaw Nation Constitution
Location: North central Okahoma Population: 3,126 Date of Constitution: 2011
Jicarilla Apache Constitution
Location: New Mexico, USA Population: 4,800 Date of Constitution: 1937