SOVEREIGN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS

"No right is more sacred to a nation, to a people, than the right to freely determine its social, economic, political and cultural future without external interference. The fullest expression of this right occurs when a nation freely governs itself. We call the exercise of this right Self determination. The practice of this right is Self government."

Joseph Burton DelaCruz (1937-2000)

President of Quinault Indian Nation

President of National Congress of American Indians

Chairman of World Council of Indigenous Peoples

Over a period of more than 25 years as Quinault Nation President, Joe Burton created a model of community leadership, engaged his people in a long-term program of indigenous nation building, and established high standards for integrity and fairness in the exercise of tribal governing authority. - nwindian.evergreen.edu

KUMEYAAY OPINION editorial letters to the Kumeyaay editor
(Submit your opinions, photos to Kumeyaay Information Village Website for publication).

KUMEYAAY HISTORY in San Diego, an editorial essay about the Indigenous tribal peoples of San Diego County — Kumeyaay-Diegueno-Iipay-Tipay-Iipai-Tipai, Luiseño, Cupeño, and Cahuilla indigenous nations of North America.

SOVEREIGN NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN GOVERNMENTS

"The Barona Band of Mission Indians is recognized by the United States Government as a sovereign government.

"It is governed by a General Council, which is comprised of approximately 240 voting members of the tribe. The General Council meets monthly. In addition, there is a Tribal Council comprised of seven elected tribal officials, including tribal chairperson and vice-chairman, each serving four-year terms. The Tribal Council meets on a weekly basis to set policies and rule on matters of importance to the tribe...".

- www.baronatribe.com

Campo Kumeyaay Nation government has published their new .gov website.

"The Campo Indian Reservation is governed under authority of the Campo Constitution passed by the tribal community on July 13, 1975. Under the Campo Constitution the lawmaking authority for the Band is exercised by a General Council comprised of all adult members (18 & older)...".

- www.campo-nsn.gov

• Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association WEBSITE sctca.net
• Native American Sovereignty Issues WEBSITE hanksville.org
• Bureau of Indian Affairs WEBSITE doi.gov
• University of San Diego Legal Research Center WEBSITE sandiego.edu:
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES - Newspaper, Magazine and Web Articles:
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• SALLY
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KUMEYAAY-DIEGUENO Nation

Thirteen sovereign Kumeyaay bands of the Kumeyaay-Diegueño Nation:

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Barona Band of Mission Indians
San Pasqual Band of Indians
Inaja Cosmit Indian Reservation
Capitan Grande Indian Reservation
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians
Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians Cuyapaipe
Manzanita Indian Reservation
La Posta Indian Reservation
Jamul Indian Village A Kumeyaay Nation
Mesa Grande Indian Reservation
Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

KUMIAI Nación

BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico Kumiai bands tribes:

La Huerta
San Jose de la Zorra
Juntas de Neji
San Antonio Necua
Santa Catarina (Kumeyaay Paipai)

KUMIAI DE BAJA CALIF MEXICO en Español Kumiais una cultura en riesgo de extinsión, Acerca de los indigenas Kumiai, Geografia, Sistema Politico, Origenes lingüisticos, Programas de Trabajo, Consejo, Acerca de los indigenas Kumiai, Gobernadora Kumiai, Origenes lingüisticos, y mucho mas...