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When Tribes and States Collide
A special report prepared for the inter-tribal study group on tribal/state relations. The drive for political equality, tribes are outside the U.S. federal system. Symptoms of a greater problem, toward…
learn more downloadState of the Quinalt Nation
Goals of the Quinalt Nation to perserve their people. Discussion about times becoming tough and federal programs deminishing. Quinalt Tribal codes enacted to help prevent threats for future Indians.
learn more downloadPosition Paper on Ancestral Domain-Lumad Mindanao
Ancestral domain-Lumad Mindanao. Military Campaign: Aerial and Artillery Bombardments, Deployment of Various Fanatical Groups and Private Armies. Land Problems: Landgrabbing and TNC Expansion.
learn more downloadImmediate Press Release on Forced Repatriation and Genocide of Hmong Returnees in Laos
Press release concerning Hmong refugees forced to return to Laos in 1995. Hmong refugee camps being closed by government. No freedom for Hmong refugees in Loas.
learn more downloadFrom the November 1979 Report of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Expert from the United States and Helsinki Act in 1979. The Federal administration of Indian Policiy. Civil, political and tribal rights. Socio-economic profiles for American Indians.
learn more downloadIndigenous Homelands and Transnational Corporations
Indigenous homelands and transnational corporations. Who controls a corporation? Do transnationals work together? Where do banks and the international monetary fund fit in? What is the role of indigenous peoples?…
learn more downloadThe Canadian Government and the Great White Lie
Canada not holding their responsibility for the rights of Native People. Basic rights of Native People of Canada: Indians have a life expectancy ten years less than Canadians, they experience…
learn more downloadAgreement between the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, local Governments of Pierce County, the State of Washington, the United States of America and certain private property owners.
Effort to work together on a government-to-government basis on Cedar River issues between the Muckleshoot Tribe and the City of Seattle. Recognition of each other’s issues and acknowledgement of mutual…
learn more downloadHaudenosaunee
Haudenosaunee chiefs feel it is necessary for every human being to protect mother nature and the wise and good men of the world should be considered chiefs. People need to…
learn more downloadIndigenous Peoples Fishing Rights and Responsibilities
Disruption between the balance of the natural and supernatural. Indigenous people are capable of living within close proximity of the natural and supernatural without disrupting it.
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