Join us for an engaging evening of student scholarship as Academic Service-Learning students explore the historical foundations and contemporary realities of Federal Indian Policy.

Drawing on research from two Indigenous Studies courses, students will examine the political, legal, and historical relationships between Indigenous nations and the United States government. Presentations will highlight key topics including tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, tribal self-determination, tribal law, and the lasting impacts of federal policies on Indigenous communities.

Students from INDG/HIST 233: American Indian History I (taught by Dr. Chantal Norrgard) will provide historical context, examining Indigenous histories from pre-colonization through the era of Indian Removal. Students from INDG/LEGAL 151: Tribal Sovereignty (taught by Mr. Caleb Pennington, J.D.) will share research on contemporary Federal Indian Policy and its role in shaping relationships among Tribal Nations, federal, state, and local governments, courts, and non-Indigenous communities.

This event offers an opportunity to learn from student research, engage with important issues in Indigenous governance and history, and participate in meaningful dialogue about the past, present, and future of Indigenous-federal relations.

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Location: Yellowjacket Union Great Rooms AND Zoom (Link coming soon!)
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided, and parking is free.

All are welcome to attend.