Constitutions

Thumbnail

"Modern Tribal Governments, Constitutions, and Sovereignty" Session at NCAI's Annual Convention

This session, convened by NCAI at its 2014 Annual Convention, chronicled the growing movement by tribal nations to reform and strengthen their constitutions in order to reflect and preserve their distinct cultures and ways of life, more effectively address their contemporary challenges, and achieve…

Image
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…

Thumbnail

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…

Thumbnail

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez: Native Nation Building for the Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez visited the University of Arizona and gave his views on making governance work for people in he Navajo Nation.  In this brief interview with NNI the President offered his thoughts on Native Nation Building and the way it is utilized for the…

Image
Constitution proposed for Cherokee

Constitution proposed for Cherokee

Cherokee voters will have the chance to give their nation a long-awaited constitution if Tribal Council approves a referendum question proposed for the September ballot.  “Right now we don’t have a constitution. We have a charter, and a charter is for an organization, a corporation or…

Thumbnail or cover image
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution

Location: Northeastern portion of Okahoma Population: 3900 Date of Constitution: 1995 Key Facts: Origninally from Great Lakes region

Thumbnail or cover image
Tsawwassen First Nation Constitution

Tsawwassen First Nation Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Constitution

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
Skokomish Indian Tribe Constitution

Skokomish Indian Tribe Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
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 

Thumbnail or cover image
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 

Thumbnail or cover image
Nez Perce Tribe Constitution

Nez Perce Tribe Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
Lower Sioux Indian Community Constitution

Lower Sioux Indian Community Constitution

Location: Minnesota Population: 982 Date of Constitution: 1936, as amended 1977, 1998, 2001 & 2007

Thumbnail or cover image
Pueblo of Laguna Constitution

Pueblo of Laguna Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
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

Thumbnail or cover image
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

Thumbnail or cover image
Key First Nation Constitution

Key First Nation Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
Kaw Nation Constitution

Kaw Nation Constitution

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

Thumbnail or cover image
Jicarilla Apache Constitution

Jicarilla Apache Constitution

Location: New Mexico, USA Population: 4,800 Date of Constitution: 1937

Thumbnail or cover image
Huu-ay-aht First Nations Constitution

Huu-ay-aht First Nations Constitution

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