This course provides an understanding of the unique dynamics of Reservation Economies that affect the lives of Native Americans. Topics include: the economic impact of treaties and their changing interpretation by government; the effect of Federal Department, Agency and Program (such as: Agriculture, BIA, HUD, WIC and Economic Empowerment Zones) activities on reservation economies, job opportunities, citizen attitudes, etc. The roles of: education, Tribal government, the relevant State government, and other reservation-specific issues will be discussed.