Alaska Native Politics
AKNP 151 3 Credits
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
A general survey of the Alaska Claims Settlement Act of 1971. Historical overview
of land claims of various tribes in the Lower 48 and in Alaska. Current status
of regional, village and nonprofit Native corporations. Future issues related
to implementation of ANCSA. Also available via Independent Learning. (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AKNP 212 1 Credit
Duties and Powers of Local Government
Development, operation and improvement of local government in Alaska. Future
of local government in bush Alaska. For citizen, practitioner and advocate.
(1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AKNP 230 3 Credits
Federal Indian Law
Principles of Federal Indian Law and the extent to which these principles apply
to Alaska Natives. Foundation of principles that formed the bases of the relationship
of the United States to the tribes and development of this relationship. Legal
perspective and land issues. (Prerequisite: English placement test.) (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AKNP 233 1 Credit
Tribal Government Issues
Tribal governments and related issues. Political status and lawmaking, judicial
and regulatory powers. Sovereignty, tribal enrollment and membership. Selected
federal statutes and Indian Law affecting Alaska Native tribes. Potential role
of tribal governments in planning for Alaska Natives’ future defined
and discussed. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
Alaska Native Studies
ANS 100 1 Credit
Preparing for College and Student Success
(Cross-listed with RD 100)
Presentations on time and financial management, test-taking strategies, study
techniques, UAF and community resources, GPA calculation, UAF catalog information,
core requirements, goal setting and personal choices. Provides students with
the information and skills necessary for a successful UAF experience. Instruction
by the staff of Rural Student Services. Native leaders will be invited as regular
guest speakers. (1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
ANS 101 3 Credits