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tribes

noun as in ethnic group; family

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Korff-Korn said that giving rights to nonhuman entities like water, animals, and plants is already baked into how many tribes see the world, so using tribal laws and respecting sovereignty is a way forward.

From Salon

According to the publication, Capt. Jonathan Carver documented in the 1760s that Native American tribes used beetle larvae, which emerged from thawing tree bark during this time of year.

We also justified, in one way or another, all of our violations against Native American tribes.

From Salon

Burgum is also known for maintaining good relationships with tribes in North Dakota.

Salmon are not only a mainstay of commercial and recreational fishing businesses, but are also central to the cultures of Native tribes, who continue traditions of subsistence fishing.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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