Spring Symposium 2008

"Indigenous Economic Development: Sustainability, Culture and Business"

Economic development for Indian tribes and their citizens is one of the most important topics in Indian law and policy today. Indian gaming gets all the headlines but the grinding poverty and lack of economic activity on reservations is a fact of life for almost all American Indians and their governments. This groundbreaking conference brings together eleven scholars from around the country, most of whom are tribal citizens and experienced in economic development, to discuss this important topic. Our panelists will discuss both the practical and the theoretical issues facing American Indian governments in their task to bring economic development to their reservations that is both profitable, sustainable, and culturally appropriate.

Friday, April 4, Lewis & Clark Law School

Sponsors

Orrick Herrington

Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section