The course provides a more in-depth engagement with topics in the field, including topics on major federal legislation and regulation within and involving tribal governments and populations. Legal issues surrounding American Indian religious freedom, graves protection, cultural property protection, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the protection of tribal children under the Indian Child Welfare Act, environmental regulation, and the jurisdictional issues arising from the Public 280 federal legislation may be covered, as well as other contemporary issues impacting tribal sovereignty. Grading: Letter graded. Credits: 3 Offered: Spring Subject Areas: Native American Law
