Submitted by Stephen Dunne
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AIS 335 – American Indians and the Law
Charlotte Coté — Tues & Thurs 12:30-2:20
SLN: 10208 / 5 cr. SSc and DIV
Overview of laws governing American Indians: aboriginal law systems, U. S. laws, and contemporary tribal laws. Effects of laws and legal institutions on contemporary Indian identity and tribal status, self-government, land ownership and use, natural resources, religion, family life, cultural and spiritual practices, crimes and punishment, and federal responsibilities for Indians.
