The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act would take another step in the reconciliation process by providing Native Hawaiians with the same right of self-government and self-determination that are afforded to other indigenous people on the continent of North America.
Abercrombie discusses the importance of self-governance for Native Hawaiians.
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