Constitutions of Indigenous Nations

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Constitutions of Indigenous Nations

When

1:30 – 5:50 p.m., Jan. 9 – 11, 2025

Course #LAW 631L Details

CREDITS

1 Graduate Credit OR
1 Continuing Ed Credit

TUITION

$750

DEADLINE
Dec. 24, 2024

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Don Nichols

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. 

Course curriculum explores the factors to consider during the process of tribal constitution reform and the impact of how these changes impact the development of a nation and its governing institutions.

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?

Course Format

Students will meet on campus for three consecutive afternoons at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.

Readings and Syllabus

Syllabus will be posted on UArizona's online learning platform, D2L, along with required readings to all registered students. 

Attendance & Participation

This course will be delivered in person at the University of Arizona. Participants must attend all 3 classes to receive a passing grade. Exceptions will be made only at the faculty's discretion.

Registration

After registering online, participants will receive a receipt of registration. Subsequently, participants will receive class instructions 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.After registration, participants will receive a receipt of registration. Subsequently, participants will receive class instructions 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

 
Course image: Constitution and Laws of the Cherokee Nation [published by an act of the National Council] 1892. Entirely in Cherokee characters; title from the English edition. Yale Law Library, New Haven, CT, USA, CC BY 2.0
 

 

 

Contacts

Miriam Jorgensen