The material is organized and presented in a way that makes it accessible to both Dene and non–Dene readers alike. The methodology of the book is one of "participatory action research," in which the community itself owned and directed the research, training, and outcomes. By exposing the very different values and legal systems of the Dene and non–Dene, this book sets the framework for the possibility of a Dene-controlled and culturally appropriate justice system. The book will be of value to those interested in native self–government, constitutional rights, and Indigenous law, as well as to all those involved with Indigenous peoples.