Governments worldwide are being urged to fully implement a 2007 declaration that protects Indigenous Peoples’ rights to land, governance and cultural autonomy
The Senate and the House have approved passage of the Claims Resolution Act, a bill that approves the Cobell settlement, Pigford claims as well as four Indian water rights settlements. A fairness hearing will be scheduled to determine if the disbursement funds are properly awarded to those with a claim.
Here’s the text for theClaims Resolution Actof 2010.
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