Constitution
of the
Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe
Preamble:
Recognizing the importance of unity, preservation of cultural heritage, and adherence to the laws of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation, we, the members of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe, hereby establish this Constitution. This instrument serves as the foundational document for formalizing the recognition and protection of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe under the oversight of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation and maintaining our devotion to the constitution of the Maipuri Arauan Nation. Our vision is to create a strong, interconnected, and self-sustaining tribal society, fostering unity, progress, and cultural preservation within our tribal community.
Article I: Name, Jurisdiction, Purpose, and Vision
The government of this Tribal Society shall be known as the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe, operating within the jurisdiction of all ancestral lands, territories, and communities associated with the Cuthaugula Coahuila people. The purpose of this Constitution is to clearly outline the structure, governing principles, and vision of the Tribe for the nurturing of a strong, interconnected, and self-sustaining society that cherishes our cultural lineage, fosters unity, and promotes the welfare of our tribal community.
Article II: Organization and Structure
The Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe is organized into Tribal Trust Charters, each representing distinct communities within our tribe, with 144 charters forming the entirety of the tribal government. Each charter, including the founding Trubian Village Choctaw Tribal Trust Charter, encompasses individual tribal family trusts as beneficiaries. Each Tribal Trust Charters is a beneficiary of the overarching Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Trust Charter.
Article III: Tribal Governance
This tribal society shall be governed on four levels, from a domestic to a nation-wide scale. This includes House Chiefs leading individual households, Clan Chiefs overseeing several households, Tribal Chiefs leading individual Tribal Trust Charters and Nation Chiefs serving as leaders of the tribal nation and as National Chief of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Congress.
Section 1. The Cuthaugula Coahuila tribal governments aims to be a haven for all; a Nation tribal government with the aims to govern with full transparency. As a progressive Nation, the tribal government shall initiate and facilitate the following initiatives: building and developing infrastructure systems, including roads, public buildings, water, electricity, and telecommunications structure to benefit its people and their communities. Social programs such as education, workforce development, healthcare, land management and others shall also be successfully initiated. The Cuthaugula Coahuila tribal governments also aims to provide these following services: police power; police departments; first respondents services and court systems to protect its citizens and maintain law and order.
Section 2. All Debts contracted and Engagements entered, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation under this Constitution, as was without a constitution. This Constitution, and the Laws of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Justice Commissioners of every Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation territory shall be bound thereby.
Section 3. The CUTHAUGULA COAHUILA CONGRESS before mentioned, and the Members of all Commissions, and all executive and judicial Officers, of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution under Flag and Seal adopted by the people of the forest, flushed with the blood of Abya Yala; where no soul of the Maipuri will ever be denied ‘Aboha.
Section 4. The Ratification of the Conventions of the Founding Chiefs of this new government of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Federation shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the tribes of the Caribbean, South America and North America so ratifying the Same.
Section 5. Financial Participation:
To ensure the sustainability and effective operation of the Trubian Village Choctaw Tribal Trust, all participating families are required to fulfill the following financial obligations:
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Registration Fee: A one-time, non-refundable fee of $360.00 upon joining the Trust.
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Monthly Family Tribal Administrative Cost: A contribution of $175 per month, allocated as follows:
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$100: Deposited into the National Tribal Bank.
$75: Deposited into the Tribal Trust Charter community bank.
Article IV: Tribal Trust Charters
Each Tribal Trust Charter will house a Trubian Village Tribal University (TVTU), providing K-12 education with a focus on general education, tribal sovereignty, tribal law, agriculture, communication, performing arts and the study of herbal medicine and traditional healing practices.
Article V: Trubian Village Cultural Equity Foundation & Academy
Founded as a Non-profit Corporation and tribal government entity under Nevada state laws, the Trubian Village Cultural Equity Foundation & Academy is committed to preserving our customs, traditions, and cultural heritage. As a central hub, the Foundation protects the rights of Cuthaugula Coahuila tribal citizens and forms a tribal cultural ministry, aspiring to centralize our family clans into self-sustaining community villages and cultural centers, thereby enhancing the quality of life for our tribal members.
Article VI: Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Congress
The Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Congress is the supreme legislative body of the tribe, with each Tribal Trust Charter holding a seat and actively participating in the legislative process to resolve the issues that impact the larger tribal community.
Article VII: Recognition and Protection
Respecting agreements like the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Independent Sovereign Treaty of Friendship, and Proclamation of Independence of August 26, 2020, the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe acknowledges international and indigenous laws and legal instruments for the protection of our rights and sovereignty.
Article VIII: Compliance and Legal Framework
Section 1: Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe shall uphold and excise all Natural Rights given by the Great Spirit to cohabit the Mother Earth, including the recognition, observance, and enforcement of treaties, agreements, and international legal instruments, such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Independent Sovereign Treaty of Friendship, and the Proclamation of Independence of August 26, 2020.
Section 2: We shall operate in compliance with the laws, treaties, and agreements acknowledged and established under international and indigenous law. Our legal framework is designed to protect our rights, maintain our sovereignty, and respect principles of self-determination and independence under international law.
Article IX: Amendments
This Constitution may be amended periodically to align with our evolving needs, international obligations, and the goals of our community, involving the active consensus within the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribal Congress.
Article X: Conclusion
This Consolidated Constitution of the Cuthaugula Coahuila Tribe embodies our commitment to preserving our cultural heritage, traditional family structure, unity, and progress within our tribal society. It is a testament to our inherent rights and dedication to international principles of indigenous rights and self-determination.