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“Today what we see is tribes moving into the 21st century and facing real 21st century problems of globalization, of multi-national, national resource development, of jobs, tribes have elected leaderships. They're elected to do a lot of things.”

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Robert A. Williams, Jr.
Robert A. Williams, Jr.

Robert A. Williams, Jr. is an American author recognized for his contributions to Native American studies. Born in 1955, he has conducted extensive research and written extensively on indigenous cultures and issues, making significant impacts in the academic and public discourse on indigenous rights and cultures. more

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