Spring 2027

Federal Indian Law and Policy

A historical survey of federal Indian law and policy covering contemporary issues, jurisdiction, sovereignty, and federal trust duties.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Denise Wiyaka3.6/5

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Characterize the key principles governing Federal Indian law, including the principles of tribal sovereignty, the federal trust relationship, the exercise of Congress’ plenary power, and the construction of Indian treaty rights.

  • Identify the historical and legal foundations giving rise to the current legal status of tribes.

  • Analyze regulatory questions involving tribal governments and tribal members in relation to the states and the Federal government.

  • Critique major legislation affecting Indian tribes.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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AMERIND/LEGALST 480

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DENISE WIYAKA is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 200
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 200

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the class

Historical survey of federal Indian law and policy and selected topics focusing on contemporary federal Indian law and policy issues and problems. Principles of jurisdiction, sovereignty, and federal trust duties will also be covered.

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Topics

  • Jurisdiction, sovereignty, and federal trust duties
  • Congress' plenary power and Indian treaty rights
  • Contemporary federal Indian law and policy issues

Skills

  • Characterize key principles of Federal Indian law such as tribal sovereignty and treaty rights
  • Identify historical and legal foundations of current tribal legal status
  • Analyze regulatory questions involving tribal governments and relations with state/federal entities
  • Critique major legislation affecting Indian tribes

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AMERIND/LEGALST 480 · Spring 2027

Federal Indian Law and Policy

Recorded 2026-10-14
AMERIND/LEGALST 480 · Spring 2027

Federal Indian Law and Policy

Recorded 2026-10-14
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