Federal Laws and the American Indian

Catalog description

An initial examination of the history of the United States Government's (federal government's) relationship with American Indian people as reflected in federal laws. Issues and topics covered include American Indian tribal law & customs, the unique legal & political status of Indian people, sovereignty, treaties, U.S. Supreme Court case law, and federal statutes. The course will also cover the integration of tribal, state, and federal laws and the impact on tribal communities. Contemporary issues and recent court decisions and how they affect present-day situations will also be explored. AMIN/SOC 2030 3 credits Contemporary Indian Concerns This course is an overview of contemporary and critical issues affecting the American Indian population and the state of affairs in Indian country. Critical issues will be analyzed in specific areas; Indian education, tribal economies, natural resources, culture & language revitalization, religion, health & welfare, and self-governance. AMIN/ART 2035* 3 credits (1 lecture, 2 lab) Regalia-Traditional Dress and The Arts of Ojibwe Culture This course assists students in their development as designers and makers of traditional Native American regalia. Anishinaabe culture, design, pattern making and handwork skills will be emphasized. Students create clothing and regalia suitable for indigenous ceremony and rituals of celebration. It is advantageous for students to have previous experience. AMIN/EDU 2300* 1 credit Culturally Responsive Education Students in this course will use the “Cultural Standards for Educators” assessment, as a tool to assist in the process of self- reflection as a way of understanding a culturally responsive classroom. Anishinaabe practices will be introduced throughout the course. Students will become familiar with the different resources available within the community to enhance the project. AMIN/EDU 2301* 2 credits Culturally Responsive Leadership Students in this course will develop a culturally responsive classroom unit/project for a K-6 classroom. Participation in “cultural standards for educators” assessment will determine the student’s direction for their own project in a culturally responsive leadership role. Anishinaabe practices will be introduced throughout the unit. Students will become familiar with the different needs in the community and will address this need with a project of their choice that will be useful for classroom purposes. Multiple perspectives, cultural norms and the development of learning communities as an educator will be presented throughout the curriculum. Leadership skills of communication, positivity, and engagement of the community will be practiced. Students will identify and utilize appropriate sources of Ojibwe- Anishinaabe cultural, historical, social, and political knowledge to apply to this classroom project. ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE The mission of the Anishinaabe language department is to introduce students to and expand their knowledge of Anishinaabe language in conversational and written form. Students learn to converse in Anishinaabe as well as attain an understanding of the complexity and beauty of the Anishinaabe language. Analysis of sentence structure will be introduced and expanded at the introductory and advanced levels to lead to the delivery of oral presentation.