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1. First Nations

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   Governance and Political Structures
   Traditional governance structures among First Nations are incredibly diverse, reflecting distinct linguistic families and ecological niches. While colonial administration often sought to impose centralized, elected band councils under the authority of the Indian Act, many nations maintained complex systems involving [hereditary leadership](/entries/hereditary-leaders…