This file contains a presentation by Brenda Gedeon Miller that first gives a brief history of the Mi'kmaq Nation in Canada, describing Mi'kmaq government and the Mi'kmaq way of life. The presenter's First Nation has recently begun to assert its jurisdiction within their territory and have reorganized the administration of their local government, and also have obtained a mandate from community members to continue to "reassemble our Nation, our governments and our communities." A lengthy question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 30, no. 2, Fall, 2015, pp. 28-55
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Discusses how the Cherokee's loss of control over education impacted leaders' ability to promote a common national identity among their scattered population.