Maricopa Community Colleges  AIS101   19962-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
AIS101 19962-20025 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Survey of Native American Issues
Introduction to critical issues related to Native Americans. Examines political, economic, and social issues. Focuses on contemporary issues and factors influencing American Indian communities. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AIS101   19962-20025 Survey of Native American Issues
1. Identify and describe major components and functions of tribal governments. (I)
2. Identify and describe major historical considerations associated with the development and functions of tribal governments. (I)
3. Identify and describe contemporary issues associated with the development and functions of tribal governments. (I)
4. Identify and describe future directions of tribal governments with respect to development and function. (I)
5. Identify, describe and analyze major legal issues currently impacting Native American people. (II)
6. Identify , describe and analyze significant factors associated with the economic development of tribal resources. (III)
7. Identify, describe and analyze significant cultural issues currently impacting American Indian communities. (IV)
8. Identify, describe and analyze major contemporary issues associated with the education of Native American people. (V)
9. Identify and describe health care issues currently impacting Native American people. (VI)
10. Identify and describe current factors relating to substance abuse, child abuse, and other special health care problem areas impacting American Indian communities. (VI)
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AIS101   19962-20025 Survey of Native American Issues
    I. Tribal Governments
        A. The Democratic Process
          1. Historical Overview
          2. Contemporary Issues
          3. Future Directions
        B. Financing Tribal Government
          1. Historical Considerations
          2. Contemporary Issues
          3. Future Directions
        C. Delegation of Authority
          1. Historical Overview
          2. Contemporary Issues
          3. Future Directions
        D. Codification of Laws
          1. Historical Overview
          2. Contemporary Issues
          3. Future Directions
        E. Law and Order
          1. Historical Overview
          2. Contemporary Issues
          3. Future Directions
      II. Legal Issues Impacting American Indians
          A. Land Claims
            1. Historical Overview
            2. Contemporary Issues
            3. Future Directions
          B. Water Rights
            1. Historical Overview
            2. Contemporary Issues
            3. Future Directions
          C. Treaty Issues
            1. Historical Overview
            2. Contemporary Issues
            3. Future Directions
          D. Gaming
            1. Historical Overview
            2. Contemporary Issues
            3. Future Directions
          E. Jurisdiction
            1. Historical Overview
            2. Contemporary Issues
            3. Future Directions
          F. Indian Child Welfare Act
            1. Adoption
            2. Contemporary Issues
            3. Future Directions
        III. Economic Development
            A. Identification of Resources
            B. Financing
              1. Contemporary Issues
              2. Future Directions
            C. Labor and Management Needs
              1. Contemporary Issues
              2. Future Directions
            D. Investment of Tribal Income
              1. Contemporary Issues
              2. Future Directions
            E. Per Capita Payments
              1. Contemporary Issues
              2. Future Directions
            F. Tourism
              1. Contemporary Issues
              2. Future Directions
          IV. Contemporary Cultural Issues
              A. Preservation of Sacred Lands
                1. Obtaining Lands
                2. Retaining Lands
              B. Preservation of Artifacts
                1. Protection
                2. Disposition
              C. Preservation of Culture
                1. Native Languages
                2. Customs
                3. Norms and Values
                4. Dances and Songs
                5. Other
            V. Contemporary Educational Issues
                A. Financing
                  1. Government
                  2. State
                  3. Tribal
                B. Attendance/Retention Factors
                C. School Boards
                  1. Selection of Members
                  2. Duties of Members
                D. Curriculum Selection
                  1. Bilingual Education
                  2. Gifted/Talented Programs
                  3. College Preparation
                  4. Vocational/Technical Education
                  5. Adult Education
                E. Teacher Training
                F. Indian Preference
                G. Higher Education Grants
              VI. Contemporary Health Care Issues
                  A. Financing
                    1. Government
                    2. State
                    3. Tribal
                  B. Quality and Availability of Care
                    1. Health Care Personnel
                    2. Facilities
                    3. Diagnostic Equipment
                    4. Out of Area Care
                    5. Other
                  C. Special Problem Areas
                    1. Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse
                    2. Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse
                    3. Other
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