Indigenous Futures

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Law experts, students gather to celebrate ASU Indian Legal Program

Although she's achieved much in Washington, D.C., Mikaela Bledsoe Downes’ education is bringing her closer to her intended destination — returning home to the Winnebago tribe in Nebraska with her degree, and a wealth of knowledge and a strong professional network along with it.
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Indigenous Initiatives at ASU Law empowers future leaders

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is paving the way for Indigenous futures through several initiatives. One program in particular focuses on supporting Native students even before they enroll in law school.
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Understanding Tribal Digital Sovereignty: A Rising Movement

Digital sovereignty is gaining traction in an increasingl
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ASU Law students working in the Indian Legal Clinic gain critical courtroom experience in Tribal courts

This semester, student attorneys from the Indian Legal Clinic (ILC) at ASU Law have represented clients in the Ak-Chin Indian C
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ASU Law’s Indian Legal Program leads the nation in empowering Indigenous futures through student and alumni impact

The Indian Legal Program (ILP) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the most respected Indian law programs in the nation because of its long-standing commitment to advancing Native American legal issues, its distinguished faculty who are leaders in the field and its unique combination of rigorous academic training and hands-on experiential opportunities that empower students to advocate for Indigenous rights.
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Mobilizing the Native Vote to the ballot box this election season

With Election Day approaching, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University’s Arizona Native Vote Election Protect Project (NVEPP) is helping Native American voters protect their right to vote.
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American Indian Policy Institute seats 4 new advisory board members

The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is pleased to announce the addition of four top-tier Tribal and community leaders to the AIPI Advisory Board as the organization continues to evolve and expand. 
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ASU Law, Diné College, Navajo Nation partner on first-ever tribally affiliated legal program

In a historic move in the advancement of legal education, the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has announced a groundbreaking set of partnerships with the Navajo Nation&n
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American Indian Policy Institute and National Congress of American Indians launch the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty

Today, the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) announced the launch of the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, the first and only center in the nation dedicated to providing Tribal governments leadership and communities with the resources and support needed to establish a digital sovereignty plan.
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