sentences:  According to Article 31, there is a major emphasis that the indigenous peoples will be able to protect their cultural heritage and other aspects of their culture and tradition in order to preserve their heritage from over-controlling nation-states.On Thursday, September 13, 2007 the United Nations voted by a vast majority of 144 in favor (4 against, 11 abstained) of the Declaration.Since 2007, the four countries voting against have reversed their position and now support the Declaration.