How did indigenous peoples organize themselves before European contact?
How have persistent colonial policies affected indigenous communities?
How are tribal leaders rebuilding their nations and renewing indigenous economies?

The Hoover Institution student seminar on Renewing Indigenous Economies will help Indigenous college students and recent graduates think critically about the interface between federal Indian policy and self-determination. During the week, the students will learn about the evolution of property rights and trade networks before European contact; the philosophical underpinnings of indigenous notions of individualism and governance; the effects of persistent colonial policies on indigenous people and communities; and the innovations in Indian Country that are spurring economic growth.

COVID UPDATE

Given covid, we will be conducting the seminar in two parts: a short online course in August, followed by a two-day seminar at Stanford once we're able to return to campus.

Themes
Old Indigenous Institutions
Indian Removal & Colonial Institutions
Renewing Indigenous Economies

Faculty director: Daniel Stewart, Gonzaga University

Event details are here: IndigenousEcon.org/Seminar

Applications are online: IndigenousEcon.org/Apply2020

To recommend a student: IndigenousEcon.org/Recommend2020

COVID CONTINGENCY
We had hoped to gather approximately three dozen indigenous students from diverse communities for a seminar with a high ratio of faculty to students.

Given covid, we will be conducting the seminar in two parts: a short online course in August, followed by a two-day seminar at Stanford once we're able to return to campus.

The seminar content is geared toward advanced undergrads, recent grads, and first year grad students and law students. Please encourage students to apply.

For more information, please contact Wendy Purnell (wendy@indigenousecon.org)