The United Nations and International Indigenous Issues

This course provides an understanding of International Indigenous issues associated with the United Nations and Country policies with respect to Indigenous peoples. Topics include: an examination of Human Rights Conventions; the United Nation system; the role of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations); State Country reporting; and Indigenous actions toward legal, economic, political and International strategies. The strategies and politics of human rights, Indigenous rights,distinctive juridical customs, International cooperation and the role of foreign assistance programs are also analyzed. PREREQ : MIRE 5006 and MIRE 5016. (lecture 3 hrs) cr 3