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Wisdom of the People: Potential and Pitfalls in Efforts by the Comanches to Recreate Traditional Ways of Building Consensus.

Examines the potentials of the efforts of Comanche Indians to participate in governance process in Oklahoma. Implementation of participatory strategic planning process to restore consensus building; Division within the tribe in deciding major issues; Adoption of Tribal Issues Management System to im...

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Published in:American Indian Quarterly Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 114 - 135
Main Authors: Harris, LaDonna, Sachs, Stephen M., Broome, Benjamin J.
Format: Article
Published: University of Nebraska Press Winter2001
Subjects:
Comanche (North American people)
Political participation
Decision making
Oklahoma
United States
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Summary:Examines the potentials of the efforts of Comanche Indians to participate in governance process in Oklahoma. Implementation of participatory strategic planning process to restore consensus building; Division within the tribe in deciding major issues; Adoption of Tribal Issues Management System to improve collaborative process.