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“US law and international human rights law have radically diverged in the past years in terms of the recognition of indigenous people's rights. International human rights law now looks at not whether or not the tribes have formal ownership or legal title in a Western legal conception might have it, but rather they look at the tribe's historical connection to that land.”

Quote by Robert A. Williams, Jr.

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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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