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Jonathan Nez: The Federal Government has a responsibility under our Treaty of 1868 and a trust obligation to protect and assist the…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
The Federal Government has a responsibility under our Treaty of 1868 and a trust obligation to protect and assist the nation, all tribal nations, securing and developing our people, land, and resources.
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Jonathan Nez

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Emphasizing the federal government's obligations to tribal nations.

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