Class Synopsis

Federal Indian Relations: Its Impact on Realty

Upon completion of this course, participant will have an understanding of various periods of American History and how the United States government dealt with tribes and how these actions impact realty today.  For example, the Right of Way statute is a termination era statute.  The statute is outdated and needs to be changed.

Will we learn from history?

I.                    Inherent Powers

a.      Land Assignments

                                                              i.      The tribes role

                                                            ii.      Why BIA should not be involved

II.                 Treaty Policy Period

a.      Overview of Statutes and Court Cases

III.               Allotment Policy Period

a.      Overview of Statutes and Court Cases

IV.              Reorganization Policy Period

a.      Overview of Statutes and Court Cases

V.                 Termination Policy Period

a.      Overview of Statutes, Regulations and Court Cases

VI.              Self Determination Policy Period

a.      Overview of Statutes, Regulations and Court Cases

VII.            Subject Topics

Who is an Indian?

Indian Tribe – Federal Recognition
Indian Country - Defined in Criminal Statutes

Indian Land Titles
Trust Responsibility

Indian Treaties
Federal Power over Indian Affairs - Source of Federal Power

Bureau of Indian Affairs – It’s Role

Tribal Self-Government

Tribal Powers

Source and Limits of Tribal Power

State Powers over Indian Affairs

Public Law 83-280

Criminal Jurisdiction

Civil Jurisdiction

Taxation

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