NASX 476

Fall semester: in-person

Spring semester: online

3 credits, undergraduate level-400

Fall instructor: Dr. Laurie Walker

Spring instructor: Kristie Russette

Course Description

Survey of institutions, laws, cultures, and political forces which shaped federal Indian policy from colonial times to the present. Examination of primary documents, treaties, case law, and agencies which are the foundations of federal relationships with Indian Tribes. PREREQUISITE: NASX 105D or NASX 232D AND upper division standing or consent of instructor. 

Reading for this course may include, but are not limited to:

*Resource and materials list subject to change. Check with the instructor before purchasing books!*

  • Canby, William C. (2020). American Indian Law in a Nutshell, 7th Ed. West Academic Publishing.
  • Goldberg, Carole E., et al. (2011). Indian Law Stories. Foundation Press/Thomson Reuters.
  • Echo-Hawk, Walter R. (2010). In the Courts of the Conqueror: the 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided. Fulcum Publishing.

Instructors

Dr. Laurie Walker

Laurie A. Walker earned their MSW and PhD in Social Work and B.S. in Psychology. Laurie was awarded Tenure at the University of Montana where they taught 2+2 courses at Montana Tribal Colleges focused on policy, community development, community organizing, social movements, and social planning. Laurie co-wrote the ACLU of Montana report Empty Desks: Discipline & Policing in Montana's Public Schools (see https://www.aclumontana.org/en/edureport2019).

 

Kristie Russette

Kristie Russette (ᐃᐧᐦᑲᐢᐠ ᐊᐧᒋᕀ ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ, “Sweetgrass Mountain Woman”) is an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree tribe from Rocky Boy, Montana. She holds an MA in Native American Studies and a BA in Art/English, both completed at MSU. As a graduate student, she received the Land Grant Excellence Award and the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Native American Graduate Fellowship. She worked in a variety of roles at MSU, including Curriculum Developer and Outreach Coordinator/Recruitment Specialist for the Department of Native American Studies, and Events & Promotions Coordinator for the Office of Admissions. Prior to returning to MSU as a professional, she assisted with several social services programs for the State of Alaska in Juneau, Alaska.  

Tuition and Fees

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How to Register

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For course information: 

Please contact Erika Ross at erika.ross1@montana.edu or Laurie Walker at laurie.walker@montana.edu or Kristie Russette at kristie.russette@montana.edu.