Course Description

Law-5951-82 Special Topics in Indian & Indigenous Peoples Law: Lands and Territories: 1 hours

The course examines the developing role of the international law and legal system as it relates to the laws of the US respecting the Native American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. One of the objectives is to help students understand and appreciate how the development of international norms, standards, and practice may impact the development of federal and tribal law and the environment in which they will practice Indian law. Under the topic "Lands and Territories", the class will explore whether federal constructs of "IndianCountry", "trust or restricted lands", and their acquisition and alienation are consistent with the standards set out in the Declaration, and, if not, how changes might be made to achieve consistency.

• Is a Perspective Course

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