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Coalition of Indigenous Peoples High Council

COIP-HC

The Coalition of Indigenous Peoples High Council serves as the official judicial and governing body of the 4A2CN Tribal Nation. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and traditional law, the High Council upholds justice, resolves disputes, and protects the sovereign rights of our people. It functions as a tribal court and spiritual authority, ensuring that all matters are addressed in accordance with our cultural values, spiritual principles, and tribal customs. Through its decisions and leadership, the Council safeguards the dignity, wellness, and self-determination of the Nation and its members.

Areas of Law Adjudicated by the COIP-HC Tribal Court

Civil & Family Law

Health & Traditional Medicine Law

Spiritual & Ministerial Law

  • Marriage & Divorce (including traditional unions)
  • Child Custody & Guardianship
  • Domestic Relations & Kinship Agreements
  • Eldercare & Family Dispute Resolution
  • Adoption & Tribal Enrollment Matters

Spiritual & Ministerial Law

Health & Traditional Medicine Law

Spiritual & Ministerial Law

  • Licensing of Ministers & Healers
  • Sacred Ceremonies Oversight
  • Disputes Regarding Spiritual/Religious Practices
  • Protection of Sacred Sites and Ceremonial Protocols

Health & Traditional Medicine Law

Health & Traditional Medicine Law

Health & Traditional Medicine Law

  • Regulation of Traditional Healers & Medicine Carriers
  • Oversight of Tribal Health Clinics & Practitioners
  • Health Sovereignty Dispute 
  • Medical Negligence within Tribal Jurisdiction

Property & Land Law

Criminal & Disciplinary Matters (as applicable under tribal law)

Health & Traditional Medicine Law

  • Inheritance & Trust Land Disputes
  • Land Stewardship & Resource Management
  • Housing Agreements on Tribal Lands
  • Tribal Easement or Usage Rights

Contract & Economic Law

Criminal & Disciplinary Matters (as applicable under tribal law)

Criminal & Disciplinary Matters (as applicable under tribal law)

  • Tribal Business Licensing 
  • Partnership & Cooperative Agreements 
  • Disputes Involving Trade, Exchange, or Services
  • Sovereign Economic Development Oversight

Criminal & Disciplinary Matters (as applicable under tribal law)

Criminal & Disciplinary Matters (as applicable under tribal law)

Criminal & Disciplinary Matters (as applicable under tribal law)

  • Offenses (e.g., theft, disorderly conduct, violations of tribal code)
  • Tribal Code Infractions
  • Mediation for Disputes with Restorative Justice Options

Research & Ethical Oversight

Governance & Inter-Tribal Affairs

Governance & Inter-Tribal Affairs

  • Approval & Oversight of Scientific or Spiritual Research
  • IRB (Institutional Review Board) Adjudication
  • Consent Violations or Exploitation Investigations

Governance & Inter-Tribal Affairs

Governance & Inter-Tribal Affairs

Governance & Inter-Tribal Affairs

  • Election Disputes
  • Leadership or Succession Conflicts
  • Treaties & Diplomatic Disputes with Other Tribes
  • Tribal Constitutional Matters

Administrative & Procedural Law

Cultural Protection & Intellectual Property

Cultural Protection & Intellectual Property

  • Licensing Appeals
  • Compliance with Tribal Ordinances
  • Enforcement of Council Mandates & Judgments

Cultural Protection & Intellectual Property

Cultural Protection & Intellectual Property

Cultural Protection & Intellectual Property

  • Misuse of Tribal Symbols or Spiritual Teachings 
  • Violation of Oral Tradition Protections
  • Cultural Resource & Artifact Preservation

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