But there are many indigenous nations, and they might consider making common cause.
They also collected scientific data, and information on indigenous nations.
The group garnered support from other Indigenous nations and groups throughout the world.
They established diplomatic relations and trade with at least two dozen indigenous nations.
But the heritage of British Columbia's indigenous nations has not been lost.
A calumet is a ceremonial smoking pipe used by some indigenous American nations.
Kinship ties would connect each of the villages, and neighboring indigenous nations.
In 2005, the Nation was the first indigenous nation to prohibit such mining on its reservation.
An indigenous nation alone, facing large corporations roaming across a continental marketplace, would not count for much.
It invited representatives from numerous indigenous nations, and delegates from 98 international groups attended the meeting.