Economic development for
Indian Nations and their citizens is one of the most
important topics in Indian law and policy today. Indian
gaming gets all the headlines but the grinding poverty
and lack of economic activity on reservations is a
fact of life for almost all American Indians and their
governments. This class will analyze this crucial
topic and explore the practical and theoretical issues
facing American Indian governments in bringing economic
development to their reservations that is profitable,
sustainable, and culturally appropriate. |