Constitutions of Indigenous Nations
LAW 631L | 1 credit
Miriam Jorgensen & Alison Vivian
JIT 2022 Dates TBD
This course considers the question, “What is a constitution?” and explores different types of Indigenous nation constitutions, important concepts for constitutions to address, and the process for developing one appropriate for each community.
KEY QUESTIONS:
- How do constitutions facilitate tribal self-governance?
- How can constitutions help shape development of capable governing institutions?
- What should Indigenous nations bear in mind when considering tribal constitution reform ?
- What are constitutions, and what is their role in the lives of Native nations, and the history of Indigenous constitutional governance?
When
All Day Jan. 1, 2022
Event Contacts
Miriam Jorgensen