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This core course will explore Lakota philosophy and theology, the foundation of Lakota leadership and management. Students will examine the leadership and management strategies of contemporary and historical Lakota leaders and managers, thereby developing strategies to address the unique environment of the reservation. Lakota values emphasized in this course are respect, generosity, and humility. Lakota will be spoken as much as possible during class hours.
3 graduate credits
- Teacher: Paul Robertson
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This course examines the notion of sovereignty and explores the following questions. What is sovereignty and what does “establishing” it entail? Is it a viable concept, endeavor, goal? What are the benefits of pursuing or building sovereignty? How is sovereignty related to “nation building?” How do notions like sovereignty and self-determination compare? Where does sovereignty come from? What are the legal underpinnings of sovereignty? Have some tribal nations been better able to assert their sovereignty? What if they have? What are the results of such assertion? Why is sovereignty such an important topic to so many Lakota oyate (people?) What kind of work is being done internationally to promote sovereignty among indigenous peoples? What are the conditions that tribal nations find themselves in generally and how do those conditions relate to the project of establishing sovereignty? Has the United States government respected the sovereignty principle? What does “government to government” relations mean when the federal bureaucracy articulates it? How has case law evolved over time to impact sovereignty?
This orientation will provide the students with an overview of the graduate studies program; entrance requirements, core, professional core, CAP/SCAP, and graduation. To enhance skills, technical support of moodle, library resources and jenzabar will also be provided to each graduate student.
- Teacher: Dawn Frank
This course is designed for students to examine values, belief system, and life style to gain an understanding of and to determine their leadership style. Students will analyze leadership styles to determine the impact they have on society. Finally students will study leadership styles and develop strategic plan(s) for professional development. The course will emphasize Lakota values: Respect, courage, humility, and generosity. The Lakota language will be spoken as much as possible during class hours.
3 graduate credits
This course is designed for students to examine global, political, economic, and ideological forces that underlie the environmental crises. It is further designed for students to compare the Lakota view of the relationship of human beings to nature with those of other cultures. Finally, strategies and tactics that can be implemented to protect the environment will be explored. Course emphasizes Lakota values of respect and courage. Lakota language will be spoken as much as possible during class hours.
3 graduate credits
- Teacher: Dawn Frank
This course is designed for students to examine global, political, economic, and ideological forces that underlie the environmental crises. It is further designed for students to compare the Lakota view of the relationship of human beings to nature with those of other cultures. Finally, strategies and tactics that can be implemented to protect the environment will be explored. Course emphasizes Lakota values of respect and courage. Lakota language will be spoken as much as possible during class hours.
3 graduate credits