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