The Navajo Nation - A Case Study of Tribal Self-Governance

This episode begins with a map of the federally recognized Tribal Governments that exist as sovereigns within the geographic boundaries of the United States. The United States holds the land, in trust, for the Tribal Governments. This episode also walks through the Navajo's system of governance--Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch. An example of a Navajo Supreme Court opinion is demonstrated, citing references to the Navajo codes of procedure, and Navajo case law.