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 base 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