Indigenous Organizations

Course Description: LAW 631I (1 credit)

This course examines Indigenous organizations and Indigenous organizational concepts through the lens of Native Nation building. It seeks to discuss the role of community-based organizations (Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving) as key stakeholders in the nation building process. We will introduce a regional, national, and global perspective to Indigenous organizations (via networks and intermediaries) as socio-political actors within Indigenous communities that effectuate change. Students will walk away with a framework for assessing social and institutional environments that acknowledges the value of Indigenous organizations and community building.

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Understand how organizations in Indigenous communities work to solve community challenges.
• Examine the ways Indigenous organizations work to maintain healthy communities and their role within the Native Nation building framework.
• Analyze the benefits and challenges of Indigenous community-based organizations.
• Understand the distinction between organizational outputs and outcomes, i.e. social impact.

Course Format

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

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