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Book SynopsisThe White Earth Nation of Anishinaabeg Natives ratified in 2009 a new constitution, the first indigenous democratic constitution, on a reservation in Minnesota. This volume includes the text of the Constitution of the White Earth Nation; an introduction by David E. Wilkins; an essay by Gerald Vizenor; and articles first published in
Anishinaabeg Today by Jill Doerfler.
Trade Review"[
The White Earth Nation provides] a compelling behind-the-scenes perspective on the creation of the White Earth constitution that will be instructive to anyone who is interested in the perplexing but always stimulating topic of indigenous self-government. Few issues are more significant to residents of the Great Plains and the American West."—Mark R. Scherer,
Annals of IowaTable of Contents1. Sovereignty, Democracy, Constitution: An Introduction
David E. Wilkins
2. Constitutional Consent: Native Traditions and Parchment Rights
Gerald Vizenor
3. The Constitution of the White Earth Nation
4. A Citizen's Guide to the White Earth Constitution: Highlights and Reflections
Jill Doerfler
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