Post by Okwes on May 16, 2007 10:15:49 GMT -5
Online class aids tribes
By Eric Swedlund Tucson, Arizona |
The UA's ArizonaNativeNet
Web portal is launching a free distance-learning program designed to
give tribal leaders targeted information on American Indian law and
governance. The class is the first in a series of online programs
planned to address an increasing need for information on laws and
native-nation building, according to UA's announcement of the program.
Titled "The History of Federal Indian Law and Policy: the European
Doctrine of Discovery and American Indian Rights," the first course
focuses on areas including tribal sovereignty and congressional power.
As many as 20 courses are planned, with future offerings including
entrepreneurship and business on American Indian lands and modern tribal
jurisdiction. The courses are created by experts in University of
Arizona academic programs like the Native Nations Institute for
Leadership, Management and Policy and the Indigenous Peoples Law and
Policy Program. The information is targeted for tribal leaders, lawyers,
judges and college students. ArizonaNativeNet, www.
arizonanativenet.com, was launched last year and also includes
information on health, education, breaking news, employment and grant
opportunities for American Indian communities.
By Eric Swedlund Tucson, Arizona |
The UA's ArizonaNativeNet
Web portal is launching a free distance-learning program designed to
give tribal leaders targeted information on American Indian law and
governance. The class is the first in a series of online programs
planned to address an increasing need for information on laws and
native-nation building, according to UA's announcement of the program.
Titled "The History of Federal Indian Law and Policy: the European
Doctrine of Discovery and American Indian Rights," the first course
focuses on areas including tribal sovereignty and congressional power.
As many as 20 courses are planned, with future offerings including
entrepreneurship and business on American Indian lands and modern tribal
jurisdiction. The courses are created by experts in University of
Arizona academic programs like the Native Nations Institute for
Leadership, Management and Policy and the Indigenous Peoples Law and
Policy Program. The information is targeted for tribal leaders, lawyers,
judges and college students. ArizonaNativeNet, www.
arizonanativenet.com, was launched last year and also includes
information on health, education, breaking news, employment and grant
opportunities for American Indian communities.