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Model Indian Juvenile Code, 2016 Revision
Since the creation of the original Model Indian Juvenile Code, much has changed in the field of juvenile justice. In recent years, research has shown that adolescent brains develop later in life than previously thought, and common approaches to juvenile justice in the United States are often…
Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Constitution
Location: North Dakota Population: 15,309 Date of Constitution: 1936 Key Facts: Also known as The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation
Broadband in Libraries
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) held a public hearing to examine the need for high-speed broadband in the nation’s libraries. Former FCC Chair Reed Hundt told the audience that there was “no Washington consensus” around the issue of broadband in libraries, and urged the…
Greg Cajete: Indigenous governance and sustainability
Greg Cajete, Tewa of the Santa Clara Pueblo and a renowned scholar and author on indigenous education serves as the Director of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico. His works have merged native history, cultural practices, and knowledge into the cross section of education…
Policy Brief: Indigenous Data Sovereignty in the United States
We live in the information age. Governments, industries, and organizations of all kinds are claiming a right to gather information on everything from our spending habits to our health records. Data has become a global currency, a valuable asset, and a source of power. Native nations are part…
Jerry Isaac: Native Leader Experiences in Alaska
Jerry Isaac has been on the forefront of shaping indigenous governance in Alaska as former President of Tanana Chiefs Conference, former Chief for the Native Village of Tanacross, and a Board Member of Doyon Limited. He offers his perspectives about being a good leader and the…
Vanuatu Constitution
Location: Island nation in South Pacific Ocean Population: 243,000 Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy Date of Constitution: 1980, amended 1981 and 1983
United States of America Constitution
Location: North America Population: 314 million Form of Government: Representative Democracy Date of Constitution: 1789, amended most recently in 1992 Key Facts: the Constitution is not the original governing document for the U.S.; it was adopted when the Articles of…
Qatar Constitution
Location: Middle East Population: 6.3 Million Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy Date of Constitution: 2003
Ireland Constitution
Location: Europe Population: 6.3 Million Form of Government: Democracy, uses parliamentary system Date of Constitution: 1937, amended most recently in 2012 Key Facts: Ireland fought for and won its independence from England in 1922, although the island split…
Guatemala Constitution
Location: Central America Population: 15 million Form of Government: Representative Democracy Date of Constitution: 1985, amended 1993
Gabon Constitution
Location: West Africa Population: 1.6 Million Form of Government: Democratic Republic Date of Constitution: 1991, amended 1994, 1995, 1997
Federated States of Micronesia Constitution
Location: Group of islands in western Pacific Ocean Population: 106,500 Form of Government: Constitutional government in free association with USA Date of Constitution: 1978, amended 1990 & 2001 Key Facts: Pacific Islands were often the site of weapons…
Costa Rica Constitution
Location: Central America Population: 4.6 million Form of Government: Democratic Republic Date of Constitution: 2011 Key Facts: Has large population of residents who are not citizens
Bolivia Constitution
Bolivia is located in South America with a population of 10.5 million people. The constitution was enacted in 2009. PREAMBLE: In ancient times mountains arose, rivers spread out from one place to another, lakes were formed. Our Amazonia, our swamps, our highlands and our plains and valleys…
Afghanistan Constitution
Afghanistan is located on the edge of Middle East, bordering Asia, with a population of 31 million people and an Islamic Republic form of government. The constitution was ratified in 2004. Preamble: In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful, Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and…
Wyoming Constitution
Location: Northwestern United States Population: 580,000 Date of Constitution: 1889, most recent amendment was 2008 Key Facts: 10th largest state in terms of territory, 50th in terms of population
Massachusetts Constitution
Location: Northeastern United States Population: 6.7 million Date of Constitution: 1780 Key Facts: first constitution drafted by convention assembled for that purpose; oldest continuously functioning written constitution that remains in effect
Connecticut Constitution
Location: U.S. state in southern New England Population: 3.576 Million Date of Constitution: 1965 Preamble: The People of Connecticut acknowledging with gratitude, the good providence of God, in having permitted them to enjoy a free government; do, in order more effectually to define, secure,…
Mike Williams: Alaska Native governance and a healthy culture
Mike Williams is a well known indigenous leaders from being a Chairman and Vice-Chair of the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council as well as Chief of the Yupiit Nation. Mike offers his impressions about a variety of topics related indigenous governance including leadership, traditional governance,…