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Delve into the complex system of tribal governance in the United States, including the meaning of tribal government, tribal sovereignty, and the challenges faced by Native American Tribes. Explore the historical context, current realities, and contributions of Native Americans to the growth and development of the United States. https://lnkd.in/gnDK_aHF . . . #TribalGovernance #TribalSovereignty #NativeAmericanHistory #IndigenousRights #UnitedStatesHistory #NativeAmericanTribes #HistoricalInjustice #CulturalHeritage #ChallengesFaced #GovernmentRelations #LandRights #SelfDetermination #NativeAmericanContributions #TreatyRights #FederalRecognition

This thoughtful and important essay (re-posted) explores universal tribal kinship as a critical element of tribal preservation. It exposes the disturbing truth of modern-day failure within tribal kinship structures, NCAI and insidious tribal "per-capitalism" now infecting Indian Country. Required reading. #wewerealwayshere

As Unitarian Universalists prepare for this year's General Assembly, many are raising alarm bells about the idea of accountability. But I want us to be an accountable faith, and I'm using my Substack this week to talk about it! Read the article now on my Substack at https://buff.ly/3X53k1a #revchris #accoutnability #unitarianuniversalism #unitarianuniversalist #uua #articleii

The current chart highlights nations that have maintained continuity over extended periods, irrespective of their governance type (republic, empire, or kingdom) or ruling dynasty, as long as they have retained their original name, independence, and governance by a consistent ethnic or cultural group. #HistoricalContinuity #CulturalHeritage #UnityThroughTime #WorldVisualized #VisualData #VisualInsights Source: Eupedia

Prof Lok Raj Baral’s latest work, “Nepal: From Monarchy to Republic”, is a seminal contribution to the contextual text to understand the undercurrents and upheavals that have shaped Nepal’s roller-coaster since 1950. This is all about transition that is still not over, my review in Firstpost

My reflections on the 5th Principle of Unitarian Universalism. https://lnkd.in/gmeBZWht

Despite centuries of violence and oppression, Native peoples remain resilient and proud. Today, #NativeAmericans are essential to the fabric of the #UnitedStates. They serve in the United States Armed Forces at higher rates than any other ethnic group. They continue to steward so many of our great lands. Their contributions to #science, #humanities, #arts, #publicservice, and more have brought prosperity for all of us. Their diverse #cultures and #communities continue to thrive and lead us forward.

The atrocities and unjustices that have been done to Native American tribes like the Muwekma Ohlone are numerous but their resilience in the face of adversities is nothing short of inspiring. Even today, there are many challenges in reestablishing the Muwekma Ohlone tribal rights but the tribes will not stop till they achieve it. Read the blog to know more https://lnkd.in/g5HJQAV5 . . . #NativeAmericanRights #MuwekmaOhlone #IndigenousResilience #TribalJustice #NativeAmericanHeritage #TribalRights #IndigenousEmpowerment #MuwekmaBlog #SocialJustice #NativeAmericanSuperpower

As an Ojibwe tribal member in the US, we need to recognize the contrast between historical genocide and colonialism vs. the truth that Indigenous values and governance systems formed our very constitution. We, the U S, are on the precipice of losing the very values that our lands were colonized for. https://lnkd.in/gMWV7X3s

#dictatorship vs #democracy vs #monarchy The clear #patterns are seen Dictatorships are typically military dominance, one party domination, clergy-governance (particularly if it is radicalized) Dictators represent the human frailties and dogmas manifested as strong arm rule Any system that allows a human to become extremely powerful it is a doomed to fall in time A evolved human will devolve the power down and these types are very scarce in the current age A true democracy has the capacity to challenge and check such dysfunctional tendencies of powerful leaders who are typically charismatic and strong handed and yet need checks and balances for staying sane & grounded Hence a democracy which is not having a good opposition needing to play constructive opposition like a devil’s advocate (with strong ideology) is as good as a dictatorship based vulnerable system #Russia 🇷🇺 #China 🇨🇳 #NorthKorea 🇰🇵 #Iran 🇮🇷 #Myanmar 🇲🇲 and #Pakistan 🇵🇰 are typical #dictatorial nations Some of these countries may do well economically but on long-term it is not #sustainable Russia 🇷🇺 and Iran 🇮🇷 are isolated North Korea 🇰🇵 and Myanmar 🇲🇲are dark nations Pakistan 🇵🇰 has no self-esteem and has many issues bugging it China 🇨🇳 is untrustworthy and currently on downhill It clearly shows that any nation that endures and sustains dictatorship is bound to be fragile on long term irrespective of any kind of prosperity or growth one may show It is not that the democracy doesn’t have issues at all It is very slow because consensus takes time The internal battle of contradiction continues till convergence emerges It goes on in a cyclical way to getting reforms . The internal hinderances become the biggest stumbling block. But democracy endures just because it believes in diversity, freedom and humanity Monarchy can either be democratic or autocratic depending upo the process of choosing the king and the process of checks and balances in vogue there #RamaRajya clearly defines such a system where #Dharmic #Process is well entrenched with ministers and advisors in powers #Nepal 🇳🇵 wants to revert back to Monarchy again #middleeast countries are typically Monarchic and many of these countries want to reform and move away from religious dogmas towards progress and stay relevant. Still a long ways to go as religious dogmas still prevail a lot No nation can lecture to other countries what is best for them It is the citizens of that nation has to struggle hard to get into the system that guarantees progress with humanity to them World is bound to go through this churn for aeons in coming times till the collective consciousness grow to understand what is good for all of us as an united #earth #jenamusings