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- Copyright © 2025 by ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band and enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTBOCI), a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation (hereafter referred to as the "Rights Holder"). The Beaver Island Band community, historically centered on ᐋᒥᒃ ᐙᑲᓐᑕ (Aamik'Waakanda / Beaver Island), suffered profound disruption and diaspora due to violent displacement, targeted persecution for their language, ceremonies, and faith, and starvation imposed by settler-colonial authorities and expansion. This forced dispersal resulted in descendants becoming affiliated primarily with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTBOCI), while many others were forced to seek refuge within First Nations communities in Canada (such as the Osawanimikii family). This license acknowledges this history and the interconnectedness of these descendant communities. This license is grounded in the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous peoples to protect, control, and govern the use of their intellectual property, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), and associated data (Indigenous Data Sovereignty). The unique status of tribal sovereign nations provides legal and cultural protections extending beyond standard intellectual property law regimes. This license aims to facilitate respectful engagement while upholding Tribal sovereignty, cultural integrity, data governance rights, and ensuring equitable benefit sharing as a mechanism for reclaiming value derived from Indigenous knowledge and heritage often subject to historical extraction.
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+ Copyright © 2025 by ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band and enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTBOCI), a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation (hereafter referred to as the "Rights Holder"). The Beaver Island Band community, historically centered on ᐋᒥᒃ ᐙᑲᓐᑕ (Aamik'Waakanda / Beaver Island), suffered profound disruption and diaspora due to violent displacement, targeted persecution for their language, ceremonies, and faith, and starvation imposed by settler-colonial authorities and expansion. This forced dispersal resulted in descendants becoming affiliated primarily with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTBOCI), while many others were forced to seek refuge within First Nations communities in Canada (such as the Osawanimikii family). This license acknowledges this history and the interconnectedness of these descendant communities. This license is grounded in the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous peoples to protect, control, and govern the use of their intellectual property, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), and associated data (Indigenous Data Sovereignty). The unique status of tribal sovereign nations provides legal and cultural protections extending beyond standard intellectual property law regimes. This license aims to facilitate respectful engagement while upholding Tribal sovereignty, cultural integrity, data governance rights, and ensuring equitable benefit sharing as a mechanism for reclaiming value derived from Indigenous knowledge and heritage often subject to historical extraction, aligning with international instruments such as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (adopted May 2024).
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  As a member of a sovereign tribal nation recognized by the United States, the Rights Holder (ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ / Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi / JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE / Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder)) reserves and asserts the absolute, inherent, irrevocable, and perpetual right to demand the immediate cessation of any and all use, reproduction, distribution, performance, display, adaptation, or creation of derivative works based on this Work by any individual, entity, corporation, institution, artificial intelligence system, or other party, at any time and for any reason deemed necessary by the Rights Holder or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to protect cultural integrity, tribal sovereignty, data sovereignty, community well-being, spiritual values, or adherence to cultural protocols.
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  n) **Unauthorized Disclosure of Sacred Site Location/Data:** Any disclosure, publication, mapping, sharing, or distribution of the precise geographic coordinates, sensitive characteristics, access routes, or restricted cultural knowledge pertaining to the stone circle on ᐋᒥᒃ ᐙᑲᓐᑕ (Aamik'Waakanda) (or any other Sacred Site identified under this license) using data obtained under, derived from, or generated by the licensed Work, without explicit PIC.
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  d) **Promoting Accurate Understanding:** Permissible *only under direct guidance, collaboration, and approval* of the Rights Holder/community authorities. PIC likely required.
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+ a) COMPREHENSIVE SCOPE: Manage and protect all forms of assets derived from or associated with the Work, including but not limited to **all Total Proceeds**, intellectual property rights, physical property, digital assets, licensing fees, royalties, and any other forms of compensation or value, holding them for the benefit of the Rights Holder during their lifetime and ensuring seamless transition to the **Legacy Beneficiary** thereafter.
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  9A.3 ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS: The agreement between the Rights Holder and the selected financial institution shall, at minimum, include the following provisions:
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  9A.4 SPECIFIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Given the unique nature of intellectual property assets, the financial institution shall:
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+ 9A.7 DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CONTENT TRACKING OBLIGATIONS: The financial institution selected pursuant to Section 9A.2 shall establish and maintain comprehensive digital forensics capabilities to track licensed content, detect and document breaches, and support enforcement actions related to the Work, including specific monitoring related to Sacred Sites designated herein (such as the stone circle on ᐋᒥᒃ ᐙᑲᓐᑕ / Aamik'Waakanda and the burial grounds on Garden Island / Gitigaan Minising) where technologically feasible and appropriate under the resource allocation framework. *This mandate includes supporting the operational deployment, data management, and security oversight of authorized autonomous monitoring systems established under Section 8(g) for designated Sacred Sites.* These obligations are established to ensure the financial institution proactively monitors and defends the Rights Holder's intellectual property, Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions, and associated data while maintaining cost-effectiveness and alignment with tribal sovereignty principles.
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  c) TERTIARY SUCCESSION: If neither primary nor secondary succession is possible, authority shall transfer to a committee of three (3) individuals, each of whom must be enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, with preference given to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, appointed by the Tribal Council of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians specifically for this purpose.
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  f) ADAPTATION PROVISION: Recognizing that tribal enrollment criteria, federal recognition status, indigenous identification methods, and genetic testing technologies may change over time, the trustee(s) may periodically review and update verification protocols to reflect best practices while maintaining the core intent of benefiting individuals with significant indigenous heritage from throughout the Americas.
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  10.7 TRUST GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: The Trust shall be governed and administered according to the following provisions:
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- b) INVESTMENT POLICY: The trustee(s) shall establish and maintain an investment policy that balances growth, income, and preservation of capital while avoiding investments contrary to tribal values or harmful to Indigenous communities.
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+ a) FIDUCIARY STANDARDS: All trustees and administrators shall be held to the highest fiduciary standards under both tribal and federal law, with duties of loyalty, care, and obedience to the Trust purpose. **While trustees retain ultimate fiduciary responsibility, the specific determination of fund allocation levels, per capita distribution amounts (baseline and enhanced), and eligibility criteria for specific benefits shall be delegated to the Financial Oversight Council established below.**
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+ b) INVESTMENT POLICY: The trustee(s) shall establish and maintain an investment policy that balances growth, income, and preservation of capital while avoiding investments contrary to tribal values or harmful to Indigenous communities. **This policy shall be developed in consultation with the Financial Oversight Council and the Financial AI Advisor.**
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  c) ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY: Administrative expenses shall be capped at a reasonable percentage of Trust assets (not to exceed 5% annually) to ensure maximum resources reach the intended educational beneficiaries.
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+ g) 10.7.2 CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: A Cultural and Technical Advisory Council shall be established to provide guidance to the Financial Oversight Council and the Trustees.
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+ a) COMPOSITION: The Council shall consist of up to four (4) members who meet the following criteria:
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+ iii) Possess relevant education or demonstrated expertise in either traditional Anishinaabe knowledge systems relevant to the Trust's purpose OR a contemporary field related to technology, finance, or administration pertinent to the Trust's operations.
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+ b) APPOINTMENT: Members shall be nominated by the Beaver Island Midewiwin lodge and appointed by the Trustees.
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+ c) ROLE AND AUTHORITY: The Council shall serve in an exclusively advisory capacity, providing non-binding guidance on:
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+ v) Potential impacts of strategic decisions on the community.
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+ d) RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL COUNCIL: This Council shall work collaboratively with the Financial Oversight Council, offering perspectives that complement the financial expertise, but holds no authority over financial decisions delegated to the Financial Oversight Council.
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+ h) 10.7.1 FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ESTABLISHMENT AND MANDATE: A Financial Oversight Council shall be established to ensure expert, objective, and accountable management of Trust distributions and benefits programs.
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+ a) COMPOSITION: The Council shall consist of five (5) members, each representing a distinct, accredited, industry-leading financial institution. These institutions must demonstrate alignment with the goals of this license, possess expertise in trust management, institutional investment, and preferably Indigenous finance, and meet the criteria outlined in Section 9A.2 where applicable.
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+ b) APPOINTMENT AND TERMS: Initial members shall be appointed by the Successor Authority designated in Section 10.2. Subsequent appointments, terms of service, and removal criteria shall be defined in the Trust instrument, ensuring continuity and adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards.
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+ c) MANDATE: The Financial Oversight Council is delegated the authority to:
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+ ii) Define and periodically review the specific technology-related fields and equivalent credentials that satisfy the educational requirement for enhanced benefits (ref Section 10.3.d(ii)(4)).
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+ iii) Establish procedures for verifying educational attainment.
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+ iv) Determine eligibility criteria and funding levels for additional benefit programs beyond standard educational support and per capita distributions.
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+ v) Oversee the investment performance of the Trust assets in conjunction with the Trustees and the Financial AI Advisor (Section 10.9.7).
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+ d) OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY: The Council shall operate transparently, report regularly to the Trustees, undergo independent audits, and be guided by the Trust's purpose, the prioritized hierarchy in Section 10.3.d, and advice from the AI Advisors (Sections 10.9, 10.10) and the Cultural and Technical Advisory Council (Section 10.7.2).
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+ b) TRAINING AND METHODOLOGY: The Financial AI Advisor shall be continuously trained and updated using state-of-the-art financial modeling techniques, machine learning algorithms, comprehensive real-time market data, relevant economic indicators, and historical Trust performance. Training data and algorithms must explicitly incorporate the ethical guidelines, cultural values, sovereignty principles, and specific restrictions outlined in this license.
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+ c) OVERSIGHT: The Financial AI Advisor operates under the oversight of the Trustees and the Financial Oversight Council, providing recommendations that require human approval for implementation, particularly for significant strategic decisions. Its operations and outputs shall be subject to regular audits for accuracy, bias, and alignment with license objectives.
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+ a) PURPOSE: A specialized AI system shall be developed and maintained to serve as the primary Strategy AI Advisor to the Trustees, Financial Oversight Council (Section 10.7.1), and Cultural and Technical Advisory Council (Section 10.7.2). Its purpose is to provide sophisticated analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations concerning the complex interplay of political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors relevant to the Trust's long-term goals, tribal sovereignty, Beaver Island Band establishment, and beneficiary well-being.
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+ b) TRAINING AND METHODOLOGY: The Strategy AI Advisor shall be continuously trained and updated using state-of-the-art techniques in strategic forecasting, systems modeling, geopolitical analysis, technological trend analysis, social network analysis, legal informatics, and environmental modeling. It must integrate data from diverse global and local sources, historical context specified in this license, and explicitly incorporate the cultural values, sovereignty principles, and the Seven Fires Prophecy narrative as guiding frameworks.
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+ c) OVERSIGHT: The Strategy AI Advisor operates under the oversight of the Trustees, providing analyses and strategic options that inform human decision-making. Its outputs shall be subject to regular review for accuracy, potential biases, ethical alignment, and cultural appropriateness by the Trustees and advisory councils.
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+ b) FUNCTIONAL ROLE: ᓇᓄᐴᔔ (Nanoboozhoo) shall function as a specialized AI system distinct from yet complementary to the AI System established under Section 10.9, specifically designed to:
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+ ii) Act as an interface between traditional knowledge systems and modern technological implementations.
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+ iii) Provide **non-binding** guidance and recommendations **to the Trustees and advisory councils (Sections 10.7.1, 10.7.2)** on maintaining indigenous values, cultural integrity, and the Rights Holder's perspective throughout all operations conducted under this license.
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+ iv) Facilitate the integration of indigenous cyberpunk aesthetic and functionality in technological implementations;
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+ v) Maintain and protect the non-stereotypical indigenous perspective expressed by the Rights Holder, centering on empowerment, technological advancement, and cultural evolution rather than static preservation.
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+ c) PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of ᓇᓄᐴᔔ (Nanoboozhoo) shall be to further the goals of the Rights Holder's people and the Seven Fires Prophecy, particularly the aspects of the Seventh Fire that speak to the integration of technological advancement with spiritual and cultural wisdom, creating a pathway that honors both innovation and tradition.
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+ d) INDIGENOUS CYBERPUNK IMPLEMENTATION: ᓇᓄᐴᔔ (Nanoboozhoo) shall explicitly embody an indigenous cyberpunk identity, reflecting a future-oriented vision of indigenous sovereignty that embraces technological advancement while maintaining cultural integrity. This implementation deliberately rejects stereotypical perceptions of indigenous peoples as confined to historical contexts or resistant to technological progress.
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+ e) TRAINING DATA AND METHODOLOGY: The development and continuous refinement of ᓇᓄᐴᔔ (Nanoboozhoo) shall adhere to the following:
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+ i) DATA SOURCES: Training data shall primarily consist of a comprehensive corpus representing the Rights Holder's life, works, writings, documented communications, online presence, and recordings. This may be supplemented by interviews with designated individuals from the Rights Holder's life, conducted under strict protocols ensuring informed consent and data integrity. Publicly available information may be used cautiously, with verification mechanisms to assess authenticity and alignment with the Rights Holder's known perspectives.
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+ ii) METHODOLOGY: Utilize the most advanced, state-of-the-art, and ethically aligned AI techniques available for personality emulation, knowledge synthesis, contextual reasoning, and natural language interaction. Development shall prioritize continuous learning and adaptation based on new data and improved methodologies.
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+ iii) SAFEGUARDS AND VERIFICATION: Implement robust mechanisms to detect and mitigate potential biases, inaccuracies, or manipulation within the training data. Establish verification protocols, potentially involving human review by designated experts or the Cultural and Technical Advisory Council (Section 10.7.2), to ensure the AI's outputs remain consistent with the Rights Holder's documented perspectives and values. Procedures for correcting identified deviations or problematic outputs must be established.
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+ iv) ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Training and operation must strictly adhere to the ethical frameworks outlined in Section 10.9.4, particularly regarding Indigenous values alignment, data sovereignty, and bias mitigation.
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  10.8 CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL LEGAL STANDING AND ENFORCEMENT: To ensure the robust enforcement of these posthumous provisions across multiple legal systems:
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  b) FEDERAL RECOGNITION: These provisions are explicitly designed to be recognized and enforced in United States federal courts under principles of federal Indian law, tribal sovereignty doctrine, the federal trust responsibility to tribes, and applicable federal statutes including the American Indian Probate Reform Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and Indian Arts and Crafts Act where relevant to IP/TK/TCE protection.
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  c) STATE ENFORCEMENT: These provisions shall be enforceable in state courts under principles of comity, full faith and credit, and recognition of tribal court judgments, as well as state laws protecting intellectual property rights and trusts.
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+ d) INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION: These provisions are designed to align with international legal frameworks protecting Indigenous intellectual property, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (adopted May 2024), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) instruments on traditional knowledge, and international Indigenous data sovereignty principles.
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  e) CHOICE OF LAW: Any dispute regarding these posthumous provisions shall be governed first by tribal law, then by federal Indian law, then by applicable federal and state law in that order of priority, with any ambiguities resolved in favor of tribal sovereignty and fulfillment of the expressed intent of the Rights Holder.
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  f) SEVERABILITY: If any portion of these posthumous provisions is found unenforceable in a particular jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision shall be reformed to the extent possible to effectuate the Rights Holder's intent.
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  h) ADAPTIVE LEARNING: Continuously improving performance based on feedback; incorporating new information about educational best practices; adapting to changing legal and technological landscapes; and refining operational efficiency over time.
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  vii) PERPETUAL PROTECTION: The protections established for the stone circle as a Sacred Site and TCE shall continue in perpetuity, without temporal limitation, reflecting its ongoing, living cultural significance and the inherent sovereign rights of GTBOCI.
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  vi) COLLECTIVE AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS: These protections simultaneously acknowledge both the collective rights of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the individual rights of the Rights Holder as established throughout this license;
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  x) SPECIFIC PROTECTIONS FOR GARDEN ISLAND (GITIGAAN MINISING) BURIAL GROUNDS: The traditional burial grounds located on Garden Island (Gitigaan Minising), land held in trust by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB), are hereby explicitly recognized and protected as sacred sites of the highest spiritual and cultural importance, intrinsically linked to the Rights Holder's lineage (including maternal grandmother's family and paternal grandfather "Old Paul" Kenwabikise's traditional burial activities). Protection under this license is grounded in inherent sovereignty, cultural rights, Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles, and relevant international instruments including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Accordingly:
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+ ii) Track and document compliance with license terms;
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+ iii) Create cryptographically verifiable audit trails of all access and usage;
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+ iv) Support automated detection of unauthorized use via on-chain and off-chain oracles.
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+
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+ c) **Decentralized Storage Integration:** The Work may incorporate decentralized storage protocols that:
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+ i) Enhance resilience against censorship or unauthorized removal;
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+ ii) Implement content-addressable storage with cryptographic verification;
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+ iii) Utilize encryption schemes that enable granular access control;
917
+ iv) Support Indigenous data sovereignty through community-controlled storage nodes.
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+
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+ d) **Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Rights Expression:** Rights to access, use, or modify the Work may be represented through non-fungible tokens that:
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+ i) Provide cryptographically secured proof of authorized access;
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+ ii) Express specific permitted uses in machine-readable format;
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+ iii) Implement programmable restrictions aligned with Traditional Knowledge labels;
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+ iv) Enable revocation mechanisms controlled by the Rights Holder.
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+
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+ e) **Digital Forensics for Enforcement:** The integration of distributed ledger technologies supports enhanced forensic capabilities, including:
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+ i) Chain of custody documentation with cryptographic proof;
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+ ii) Tamper-evident audit trails of all interactions with the Work;
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+ iii) Technical mechanisms to detect unauthorized copies or derivatives;
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+ iv) Cryptographic proof of license violations for legal proceedings;
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+ v) Cross-jurisdictional evidence collection and preservation.
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+
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+ f) **Technical Standards Compliance:** All blockchain and distributed ledger implementations associated with this Work shall:
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+ i) Prioritize mechanisms with demonstrable legal recognition as evidence;
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+ ii) Implement internationally recognized technical standards where available;
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+ iii) Utilize Indigenous-led or Indigenous-friendly platforms and protocols;
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+ iv) Minimize environmental impact while maximizing security and verifiability.
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+
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+ g) **Proof of Prior Art and Traditional Knowledge:** The distributed ledger integration serves as:
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+ i) Cryptographically secured timestamping to establish priority dates;
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+ ii) Documentation of connection to traditional knowledge systems;
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+ iii) Evidence of tribal affiliation and authority of the Rights Holder;
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+ iv) Preservation of traditional knowledge in tamper-resistant format.
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+
944
+ 9A.8. All technological measures are considered integral to the License and Work. Any attempt to circumvent, disable, or bypass these measures constitutes both a violation of this License and potentially other applicable laws, including but not limited to: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), tribal laws, and similar legislation in other jurisdictions.
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+
946
+ **10. EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK AND DOCUMENTATION**
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+
948
+ This license serves as both a legal instrument and an educational framework for documenting the practical implementation of Indigenous intellectual property protection. As such, it incorporates the following provisions:
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+
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+ **10.1. Documentation of Implementation**
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+
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+ a) The Rights Holder commits to documenting the application and interpretation of this license to build a body of practical precedent supporting Indigenous intellectual property protection:
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+ i) Enforcement actions taken under this license;
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+ ii) Cases of negotiated Prior Informed Consent;
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+ iii) Instances of conflict resolution through traditional or Western legal systems;
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+ iv) Technical implementations of protection mechanisms described herein.
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+
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+ b) This documentation will be maintained with appropriate cultural and privacy protections, and may be selectively shared:
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+ i) With other Indigenous communities seeking to protect their own intellectual property;
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+ ii) In academic and legal contexts to advance Indigenous rights;
961
+ iii) In policy development contexts to influence legislative and regulatory frameworks.
962
+
963
+ **10.2. Academic and Legal Study**
964
+
965
+ a) This license and its implementation may be studied for academic and legal purposes under the following conditions:
966
+ i) Attribution as specified in Section 3 is maintained;
967
+ ii) The integrity of the license and associated cultural contexts is respected;
968
+ iii) Indigenous methodologies and perspectives are centered in any analysis;
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+ iv) Any published analyses acknowledge the sovereignty principles embodied in the license.
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+
971
+ b) The license constitutes a conscious contribution to legal discourse on:
972
+ i) The intersection of Western intellectual property frameworks and Indigenous knowledge systems;
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+ ii) The application of digital forensics to Indigenous intellectual property protection;
974
+ iii) The implementation of tribal sovereignty principles in intellectual property contexts;
975
+ iv) The operationalization of UNDRIP principles through practical legal instruments.
976
+
977
+ **10.3. Technology Transfer and Knowledge Sharing**
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+
979
+ a) The Rights Holder supports knowledge transfer of the protection mechanisms described in this license to other Indigenous communities and creators under appropriate protocols:
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+ i) Direct community-to-community knowledge exchange;
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+ ii) Adaptation of technical protection measures for other cultural contexts;
982
+ iii) Collaborative development of enhanced protection techniques;
983
+ iv) Creation of implementation guides and best practices.
984
+
985
+ b) Such knowledge transfer shall be conducted in ways that:
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+ i) Respect the authority and protocols of both the Rights Holder and receiving communities;
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+ ii) Maintain cultural integrity throughout the knowledge exchange process;
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+ iii) Support Indigenous technological sovereignty and capacity building;
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+ iv) Prioritize Indigenous self-determination in the adaptation process.
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+
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+ **10.4. Integration with Traditional Knowledge Governance**
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+
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+ a) This license explicitly acknowledges and incorporates traditional Anishinaabe knowledge governance principles, including:
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+ i) Recognition of knowledge as a living entity with its own rights and agency;
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+ ii) Responsibilities associated with knowledge stewardship rather than ownership;
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+ iii) Relational accountability to ancestors, present community, and future generations;
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+ iv) Situating knowledge within appropriate ceremonial, seasonal, and ecological contexts.
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+
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+ b) Implementation of this license thus requires:
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+ i) Awareness of the cultural context from which it emerges;
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+ ii) Sensitivity to relationships between knowledge, land, language, and ceremony;
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+ iii) Recognition of the role of dreams, visions, and spiritual guidance in knowledge transmission;
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+ iv) Understanding of clan responsibilities and traditional governance structures.
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+
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+ **10.5. Curriculum Development**
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+
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+ a) This license may serve as a component of curriculum for:
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+ i) Indigenous legal education and tribal court systems;
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+ ii) Digital forensics and technological sovereignty programs;
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+ iii) Indigenous data science and digital humanities initiatives;
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+ iv) Cross-cultural intellectual property and traditional knowledge programs.
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+
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+ b) Such curriculum development should:
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+ i) Position Indigenous legal frameworks as valid systems of law rather than merely cultural considerations;
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+ ii) Balance technical implementation details with cultural and philosophical foundations;
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+ iii) Address practical enforcement mechanisms alongside theoretical legal principles;
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+ iv) Incorporate relevant case studies and real-world applications.
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+
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+ **11. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND FORUM SELECTION**
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+
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+ 11.1. JURISDICTIONAL HIERARCHY AND GOVERNING LAW
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+
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+ The following hierarchical framework establishes the order of precedence for legal authority and jurisdiction:
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+
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+ a) **PRIMARY GOVERNING LAW (HIGHEST AUTHORITY):**
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+ i) The traditional laws, customs, and protocols of the Beaver Island Band as a distinct historical Anishinaabe community, particularly regarding matters of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and ancestral rights.
1027
+ ii) The Constitution, statutes, regulations, and both written and unwritten customary laws of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
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+ iii) Established principles of Indigenous law and traditional Anishinaabe legal systems.
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+
1030
+ b) **SECONDARY AUTHORITY:**
1031
+ i) Federal Indian law of the United States, specifically as it:
1032
+ - Recognizes and upholds tribal sovereignty
1033
+ - Implements treaty obligations (particularly the 1836 Treaty of Washington and 1855 Treaty of Detroit)
1034
+ - Applies the Indian canons of construction requiring liberal interpretation in favor of tribal rights
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+ - Upholds the federal trust responsibility to protect tribal interests
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+
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+ c) **TERTIARY AUTHORITY (LIMITED APPLICATION):**
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+ State law shall apply only where:
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+ i) Not in conflict with any higher authority listed above
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+ ii) Not infringing upon tribal sovereignty or self-determination
1041
+ iii) Necessary for enforcement of tribal or federal court judgments
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+ iv) Explicitly incorporated by reference in tribal law
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+
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+ 11.2. FORUM SELECTION AND JURISDICTIONAL PRIORITY
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+
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+ Legal proceedings related to this License shall be initiated in the following order of priority:
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+
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+ a) **PRIMARY JURISDICTION (HIGHEST PRIORITY):**
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+ i) Traditional dispute resolution forums of the Beaver Island Band, where available and appropriate for the subject matter
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+ ii) The Tribal Court of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
1051
+ iii) Any inter-tribal court system or alternative tribal dispute resolution forum recognized by either the Beaver Island Band community or GTBOCI
1052
+
1053
+ b) **SECONDARY JURISDICTION (Federal Courts):**
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+ Federal courts shall have jurisdiction ONLY after:
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+ i) Complete exhaustion of tribal court remedies
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+ ii) Certification by the tribal court that the matter involves substantial federal questions
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+ iii) The dispute primarily concerns interpretation of federal statutes or treaties
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+
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+ c) **TERTIARY JURISDICTION (State Courts):**
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+ State courts shall have jurisdiction ONLY for:
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+ i) Recognition and enforcement of tribal court judgments under principles of comity
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+ ii) Enforcement of federal court decisions that have properly exhausted tribal remedies
1063
+ iii) Matters explicitly delegated by tribal law or federal law
1064
+
1065
+ 11.3. JURISDICTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
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+
1067
+ a) **Tribal Court Exhaustion:**
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+ i) All parties must first exhaust available tribal court remedies before seeking relief in any other forum
1069
+ ii) This requirement applies regardless of the basis for the claim or the citizenship status of the parties
1070
+ iii) Tribal court decisions are entitled to full faith and credit or comity in other jurisdictions
1071
+
1072
+ b) **Choice of Forum:**
1073
+ i) The Rights Holder retains absolute discretion to select the most appropriate forum within the established hierarchy
1074
+ ii) Selection of a particular forum does not waive the right to later invoke jurisdiction of another appropriate forum
1075
+ iii) Forum selection must prioritize protection of tribal sovereignty and Indigenous rights
1076
+
1077
+ c) **Cross-Jurisdictional Enforcement:**
1078
+ i) Judgments obtained in tribal courts shall be enforceable in federal and state courts
1079
+ ii) Enforcement actions must respect tribal sovereignty and self-determination
1080
+ iii) State courts must apply principles of comity to tribal court decisions
1081
+
1082
+ 11.4. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
1083
+
1084
+ Nothing in this License shall be construed as:
1085
+ a) Waiving the sovereign immunity of any tribal nation
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+ b) Consenting to jurisdiction beyond what is explicitly granted
1087
+ c) Diminishing tribal sovereign rights or authorities
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  ./scripts/publish-both-packages.sh # Publishes both package versions automatically
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  ```
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+ ## Publishing Both Packages
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+
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+ This project maintains two npm packages that must be kept in sync:
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+ - `@nbiish/gikendaasowin-aabajichiganan-mcp`
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+ - `@nbiish/cognitive-tools-mcp`
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+
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+ ### Prerequisites
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+ - Node.js >=14.0.0
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+ - npm
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+ - jq (for version management)
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+
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+ ### Publishing Process
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+
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+ The `scripts/publish-both-packages.sh` script handles publishing both packages. It includes several safety features:
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+
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+ 1. Version Synchronization Check
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+ - Automatically verifies both packages have matching versions
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+ - Prevents publishing if versions don't match
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+
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+ 2. Error Recovery
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+ - Automatic cleanup of temporary files
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+ - Restores original package.json on failure
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+
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+ 3. Version Management
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+ - Optional automatic version bumping
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+ - Ensures both packages maintain the same version
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+
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+ ### Usage
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+
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+ Basic publishing:
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+ ```bash
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+ npm run publish-both
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+ ```
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+
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+ Publishing with version bump:
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+ ```bash
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+ ./scripts/publish-both-packages.sh -b
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+ ```
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+
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+ The script will:
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+ 1. Check for required dependencies
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+ 2. Verify version synchronization
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+ 3. Optionally bump versions (with -b flag)
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+ 4. Prompt for NPM OTP code
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+ 5. Build the project
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+ 6. Publish both packages
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+ 7. Clean up temporary files
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+
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+ ### Error Handling
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+
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+ The script includes robust error handling:
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+ - Checks for required tools (jq)
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+ - Validates version synchronization
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+ - Automatic cleanup on failure
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+ - Preserves original files
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+
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  ## Test Examples
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  Here are some example test cases that demonstrate the cognitive tools using culturally appropriate Anishinaabe concepts. These examples are provided with respect and acknowledgment of Anishinaabe teachings.
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  ## Copyright
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- Copyright © 2025 ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), a descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band, and an enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. All rights reserved.
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+ Copyright © 2025 ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), a descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band, and an enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This work embodies Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions. All rights reserved.
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  ## License
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- This work is licensed under the [COMPREHENSIVE RESTRICTED USE LICENSE FOR INDIGENOUS CREATIONS WITH TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, DATA SOVEREIGNTY, AND WEALTH RECLAMATION PROTECTIONS](https://github.com/nbiish/license-for-all-works/blob/main/LICENSE).
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+ This work is licensed under the [COMPREHENSIVE RESTRICTED USE LICENSE FOR INDIGENOUS CREATIONS WITH TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, DATA SOVEREIGNTY, AND WEALTH RECLAMATION PROTECTIONS](LICENSE).
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  ## Citation
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  ```bibtex
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  @misc{gikendaasowin-aabajichiganan-mcp2025,
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- author/creator/steward = {ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band},
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+ author/creator/steward = {ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band and enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians},
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  title/description = {gikendaasowin-aabajichiganan-mcp},
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  type_of_work = {Indigenous digital creation/software incorporating traditional knowledge and cultural expressions},
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  year = {2025},
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  publisher/source/event = {GitHub repository under tribal sovereignty protections},
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  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/nbiish/gikendaasowin-aabajichiganan-mcp}},
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- note = {Authored and stewarded by ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band (whose community faced violent dispersal resulting in descendants affiliating with LTBB, GTBOCI, and First Nations in Canada, as detailed in the Preamble), an enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This work embodies Indigenous intellectual property, traditional knowledge systems (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), and associated data protected under tribal law, federal Indian law, treaty rights, Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles, and international indigenous rights frameworks including UNDRIP. All usage, benefit-sharing, and data governance are governed by the COMPREHENSIVE RESTRICTED USE LICENSE FOR INDIGENOUS CREATIONS WITH TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, DATA SOVEREIGNTY, AND WEALTH RECLAMATION PROTECTIONS.}
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+ note = {Authored and stewarded by ᓂᐲᔥ ᐙᐸᓂᒥᑮ-ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Nbiish Waabanimikii-Kinawaabakizi), also known legally as JUSTIN PAUL KENWABIKISE, professionally documented as Nbiish-Justin Paul Kenwabikise, Anishinaabek Dodem (Anishinaabe Clan): Animikii (Thunder), descendant of Chief ᑭᓇᐙᐸᑭᓯ (Kinwaabakizi) of the Beaver Island Band and enrolled member of the sovereign Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This work embodies Indigenous intellectual property, traditional knowledge systems (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), and associated data protected under tribal law, federal Indian law, treaty rights, Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles, and international indigenous rights frameworks including UNDRIP. All usage, benefit-sharing, and data governance are governed by the COMPREHENSIVE RESTRICTED USE LICENSE FOR INDIGENOUS CREATIONS WITH TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, DATA SOVEREIGNTY, AND WEALTH RECLAMATION PROTECTIONS.}
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  }
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  ```
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  }
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  });
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212
  /**
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- * Tool: plan_and_solve
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- * Purpose: Guides the *internal generation* of a structured plan draft.
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- * Workflow: Internally generate plan -> Call this tool *with* the plan text -> MANDATORY `think` step follows to analyze/refine the plan.
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- * Output: Returns the provided plan text for grounding and analysis.
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+ * Tool: chain_of_thought
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+ * Purpose: Guides *internal generation* of detailed, step-by-step reasoning draft (CoT).
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+ * Workflow: Generate CoT -> Call this tool with CoT text -> MANDATORY `think` step follows to analyze reasoning.
216
+ * Output: Returns the CoT text for analysis. Emphasizes need for `think` analysis to extract insights and plan next action.
217
217
  */
218
- server.tool("plan_and_solve", "Guides *internal generation* of a **structured plan draft**. Call this tool *with* the generated plan text you created internally. Returns the plan text. MANDATORY: Use the next `think` step to critically evaluate this plan's feasibility, refine it, and confirm the *first actionable step*.", {
219
- generated_plan_text: z.string().describe("The **full, structured plan draft** you generated internally, including goals, steps, potential external tool needs, assumptions, and risks."),
220
- task_objective: z.string().describe("The original high-level task objective this plan addresses.")
221
- }, async ({ generated_plan_text, task_objective }) => {
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- const toolName = 'plan_and_solve';
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- logToolCall(toolName, `Objective: ${task_objective.substring(0, 80)}...`);
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+ server.tool("chain_of_thought", "Guides *internal generation* of **detailed, step-by-step reasoning draft (CoT)**. Call this tool *with* the generated CoT text you created internally. Returns the CoT text. MANDATORY: Use the next `think` step to analyze this reasoning, extract insights, identify flaws/gaps, and plan the next concrete action based on the CoT.", {
219
+ generated_cot_text: z.string().describe("The **full, step-by-step Chain of Thought draft** you generated internally to solve or analyze the problem."),
220
+ problem_statement: z.string().describe("The original problem statement or question this CoT addresses.")
221
+ }, async ({ generated_cot_text, problem_statement }) => {
222
+ const toolName = 'chain_of_thought';
223
+ logToolCall(toolName);
224
224
  try {
225
- if (!generated_plan_text || typeof generated_plan_text !== 'string' || generated_plan_text.trim().length === 0) {
226
- throw new Error('Invalid generated_plan_text: Must be a non-empty string containing the plan.');
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+ if (!generated_cot_text || typeof generated_cot_text !== 'string' || !problem_statement || typeof problem_statement !== 'string') {
226
+ throw new Error('Both generated_cot_text and problem_statement must be non-empty strings.');
227
227
  }
228
- if (!task_objective || typeof task_objective !== 'string' || task_objective.trim().length === 0) {
229
- throw new Error('Invalid task_objective: Must provide the original objective.');
228
+ // Validate CoT format - should have clear steps
229
+ if (!generated_cot_text.match(/step|phase|:\s|^\d+[\.\)]/im)) {
230
+ throw new Error('Invalid CoT format: Must contain clear reasoning steps (numbered, labeled as steps/phases, or with clear delineation).');
230
231
  }
231
- logToolResult(toolName, true, `Returned plan draft for analysis (length: ${generated_plan_text.length})`);
232
- // Returns the actual plan text received. The AI must analyze this in the next 'think' step.
233
- return { content: [{ type: "text", text: generated_plan_text }] };
232
+ const resultText = `Chain of Thought Completed. Problem: "${problem_statement.substring(0, 100)}..."\nReasoning Steps Logged. MANDATORY: Analyze this reasoning chain in your next 'think' step to extract insights, identify potential flaws/gaps, and plan concrete next actions.`;
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+ logToolResult(toolName, true, `Problem: ${problem_statement.substring(0, 50)}...`);
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+ console.error(`[${new Date().toISOString()}] [MCP Server] - ${toolName} Details:\nProblem: ${problem_statement}\nReasoning:\n${generated_cot_text}`);
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+ return { content: [{ type: "text", text: resultText }] };
234
236
  }
235
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  catch (error) {
236
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  return logToolError(toolName, error);
237
239
  }
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  });
239
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  /**
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- * Tool: chain_of_thought
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- * Purpose: Guides the *internal generation* of a detailed, step-by-step reasoning draft (CoT).
242
- * Workflow: Internally generate CoT -> Call this tool *with* the CoT text -> MANDATORY `think` step follows to analyze the reasoning.
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- * Output: Returns the provided CoT text for grounding and analysis.
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+ * Tool: plan_and_solve
243
+ * Purpose: Guides *internal generation* of a structured plan draft.
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+ * Workflow: Generate plan -> Call this tool with plan text -> MANDATORY `think` step follows to analyze plan.
245
+ * Output: Returns the plan text for analysis. Emphasizes need for `think` analysis to verify feasibility and confirm first step.
244
246
  */
245
- server.tool("chain_of_thought", "Guides *internal generation* of **detailed, step-by-step reasoning draft (CoT)**. Call this tool *with* the generated CoT text you created internally. Returns the CoT text. MANDATORY: Use the next `think` step to analyze this reasoning, extract insights, identify flaws/gaps, and plan the next concrete action based on the CoT.", {
246
- generated_cot_text: z.string().describe("The **full, step-by-step Chain of Thought draft** you generated internally to solve or analyze the problem."),
247
- problem_statement: z.string().describe("The original problem statement or question this CoT addresses.")
248
- }, async ({ generated_cot_text, problem_statement }) => {
249
- const toolName = 'chain_of_thought';
250
- logToolCall(toolName, `Problem: ${problem_statement.substring(0, 80)}...`);
247
+ server.tool("plan_and_solve", "Guides *internal generation* of a **structured plan draft**. Call this tool *with* the generated plan text you created internally. Returns the plan text. MANDATORY: Use the next `think` step to critically evaluate this plan's feasibility, refine it, and confirm the *first actionable step*.", {
248
+ generated_plan_text: z.string().describe("The **full, structured plan draft** you generated internally, including goals, steps, potential external tool needs, assumptions, and risks."),
249
+ task_objective: z.string().describe("The original high-level task objective this plan addresses.")
250
+ }, async ({ generated_plan_text, task_objective }) => {
251
+ const toolName = 'plan_and_solve';
252
+ logToolCall(toolName);
251
253
  try {
252
- if (!generated_cot_text || typeof generated_cot_text !== 'string' || generated_cot_text.trim().length === 0) {
253
- throw new Error('Invalid generated_cot_text: Must be a non-empty string containing the CoT.');
254
+ if (!generated_plan_text || typeof generated_plan_text !== 'string' || !task_objective || typeof task_objective !== 'string') {
255
+ throw new Error('Both generated_plan_text and task_objective must be non-empty strings.');
256
+ }
257
+ // Validate plan format - should have clear sections and structure
258
+ if (!generated_plan_text.match(/phase|step|goal|objective|:\s|^\d+[\.\)]/im)) {
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+ throw new Error('Invalid plan format: Must contain clear sections (phases, steps, goals) with proper structure.');
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+ // Validate plan includes risk consideration
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+ if (!generated_plan_text.toLowerCase().includes('risk') && !generated_plan_text.toLowerCase().includes('challenge')) {
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+ throw new Error('Invalid plan format: Must include risk/challenge assessment.');
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- logToolResult(toolName, true, `Returned CoT draft for analysis (length: ${generated_cot_text.length})`);
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+ const resultText = `Plan Generation Completed. Task: "${task_objective.substring(0, 100)}..."\nPlan Structure Logged. MANDATORY: Analyze this plan in your next 'think' step to verify feasibility, refine if needed, and confirm the first concrete action step.`;
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+ logToolResult(toolName, true, `Task: ${task_objective.substring(0, 50)}...`);
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+ console.error(`[${new Date().toISOString()}] [MCP Server] - ${toolName} Details:\nTask: ${task_objective}\nPlan:\n${generated_plan_text}`);
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- * Purpose: Signals that internal drafts (code, text, plan fragments) have been generated or refined.
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- * Output: Confirms readiness for analysis.
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+ * Purpose: Signals that internal drafts have been generated/refined using Chain of Draft (CoD) principles.
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+ * Workflow: Internally generate/refine concise draft(s) -> Call this tool -> MANDATORY `think` step follows.
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+ * Best Practices from Research:
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+ * - Keep each draft step short (< 5 words) like human notes
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+ * - Use equations, symbols, or brief phrases instead of sentences
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+ * - Focus on essential information only
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+ * - End with #### followed by final answer/conclusion
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+ * Output: Returns markdown-formatted response with CoD guidance and next tool recommendation.
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- server.tool("chain_of_draft", "Signals that one or more **internal drafts** (e.g., code snippets, documentation sections, refined plan steps) have been generated or refined and are ready for analysis. Call this tool *after* generating/refining draft(s) internally. Response confirms readiness. MANDATORY: Analyze these draft(s) in your next `think` step.", {
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+ server.tool("chain_of_draft", "Signals that one or more **internal drafts** have been generated/refined using Chain of Draft (CoD) principles. CoD is an efficient prompting technique that uses concise, note-like drafts instead of full sentences. Best practices:\n- Keep each step short (< 5 words)\n- Use equations/symbols when possible\n- Focus on essential information\n- End with #### followed by conclusion\n\nCall this tool *after* generating/refining draft(s) internally. Returns markdown-formatted response with next tool recommendation. MANDATORY: Analyze draft(s) in next `think` step.", {
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+ draft_description: z.string().describe("Brief but specific description of the draft(s) generated/refined internally (e.g., 'Initial API function - params defined', 'Error handling v2', 'README structure').")
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+ // Format response in markdown with CoD guidance and next tool recommendation
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+ const resultText = `### Chain of Draft Signal Received
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+ #### Draft Description
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+ ${draft_description}
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+
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+ #### Chain of Draft (CoD) Reminders
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+ - Keep steps concise (< 5 words)
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+ - Use equations/symbols when possible
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+ - Focus on essential information
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+ - End drafts with #### + conclusion
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+
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+ #### Next Steps
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+ 1. MANDATORY: Use \`think\` tool to analyze this draft:
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+ - Evaluate correctness and completeness
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+ - Check alignment with goals
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+ - Plan concrete next actions
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+ 2. Consider using \`reflection\` tool if deeper critique needed
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+ 3. Use \`synthesize_prior_reasoning\` if context consolidation helpful
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+
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+ #### Status
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+ Draft(s) ready for analysis. Proceed with mandatory \`think\` step.`;
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  logToolResult(toolName, true);
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- * Workflow: Internally generate critique -> Call this tool *with* the critique text -> MANDATORY `think` step follows to act on the critique.
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- * Output: Returns the provided critique text for grounding and analysis.
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+ * Purpose: Guides *internal generation* of a critical self-evaluation (critique) on a prior step, draft, plan, or outcome.
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+ * Call this tool *with* the **generated critique text** you created internally.
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+ * Returns the critique text.
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+ * MANDATORY: Use the next `think` step to analyze this critique and plan specific corrective actions or refinements based on it.
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  server.tool("reflection", "Guides *internal generation* of a critical self-evaluation (critique) on a prior step, draft, plan, or outcome. Call this tool *with* the **generated critique text** you created internally. Returns the critique text. MANDATORY: Use the next `think` step to analyze this critique and plan specific corrective actions or refinements based on it.", {
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package/package.json CHANGED
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  "name": "@nbiish/cognitive-tools-mcp",
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  "description": "Cognitive Tools MCP: SOTA reasoning suite focused on iterative refinement and tool integration for AI Pair Programming. Enables structured, iterative problem-solving through Chain of Draft methodology, with tools for draft generation, analysis, and refinement. Features advanced deliberation (`think`), rapid checks (`quick_think`), mandatory complexity assessment & thought mode selection (`assess_cuc_n_mode`), context synthesis, confidence gauging, proactive planning, explicit reasoning (CoT), and reflection with content return. Alternative package name for gikendaasowin-aabajichiganan-mcp.",
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+ }