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of the Declaration. Most of the provisions of the Declaration, including the articles that
elaborate on the elements of indigenous self-determination in the areas of self-government
and autonomy, cultural integrity and social areas, require the active, good faith
engagement of indigenous peoples with States and the broader political and societal
structures.
90. Civil society actors, including the educational sector and the media, religious groups,
non-governmental organizations and the private sector, further have roles in supporting
the broad societal changes required to meet the challenges involved in making the
United Nations Declaration a living reality.
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