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Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto

This book challenges the contemporary wisdom on Aboriginal governance. It argues that indigenous peoples must return to their political traditions and use these traditions to educate a new generation of leaders committed to values and the preservation of indigenous nationhood.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 200 pages

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