Constitutions of Indigenous Nations
LAW 631L | 1 credit
Miriam Jorgensen & Alison Vivian
Jan 18th - Jan 20th, 2021. 1:30pm - 5:50pm.
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
1:30 p.m. Monday to 5:50 p.m. Wednesday
Where
Online
Event Contacts
Miriam Jorgensen