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Steps for Conducting Research and Evaluation in Native Communities
Research and evaluation studies in Native communities have been characterized by mistrust and misrepresentation. Most of these missteps are the result of actions by researchers with little or no experience working with Native governments, Native communities, or Native American people. Research has…
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians: Elders Council Code
The Elders Council shall be organized for the purpose of: A. Providing guidance for the membership, Tribal Council, Judiciary, Executive, and Legislative branches of the Pokagon Band government on matters relative to history, traditions, and culture. B. Recommending to the Tribal Council goals and…