AIS definitions & Vine Deloria’s 10 Basic Human Rights

1. AIS definitions & Vine Deloria’s 10 Basic Human Rights Justin Ashworth Melissa Ruiz Elise Johnson

2. Definitions of AIS • The study of self determination and tribal nation (re)building. • Convocation definition: • Indigenousness: place, culture, and society • Sovereignty: law and history

3. Vine Deloria’s 10 Basic Human Rights • Strengthened tribal governments • Better ties between urban/rural and reservation communities

4. 10 Basic Human Rights cont’d • Disavowal of congressional plenary power • Formal U.S. federal acknowledgement of our respective nations sovereignty

5. 10 Basic Human Rights cont’d • Affirmation of the political rights of “non-recognized” nations • Revival of treaty-making process

6. 10 Basic Human Rights cont’d • Continued consolidation and restoration of our land • Increased teaching of Indigenous knowledge to our youth

7. 10 Basic Human Rights cont’d • Establishment of a permanent Court of Indian Affairs • Modification of the trust doctrine from an active to passive role