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BIO 180 Lesson on the Doctrine of Discovery.
Presented by Cynthia Boshell, JD, Director at Sehoy (tm) Institute.
This module sets the stage for a threaded discussion evaluating the biological/ecological impacts of colonial “modern progress” on the people, flora and fauna of the Klamath Basin. We explore concepts from “The Doctrine of Discovery” through selected excerpts of readings, videos, and lecture to help students understand how legal and political forces have shaped the landscape of American Indians’ political status and land management decisions.
Introduction
In the introduction we will define the “Doctrine of Discovery” and learn how it relates to Native land management.
Foundations
Here we discuss the basics of property ownership concepts and how culture influences how we think about land.
American Settler Law
This lesson explores how settler law developed from colonial practices and hardened into modern land policy
European Colonial Law
Modern property law is rooted in colonial ideas of conquest. In this lesson we learn about how religion determined who could own land.
Land As A Relationship
In this lesson, we explore the perspective that humans have a responsibility to maintain a relationship with the land.
Political Status
This lesson focuses on sovereignty: what it is, who can claim it, and how Native people can use it as both a sword and shield.
Conclusion
This lesson is a review of the topics we have covered. We will take time to reflect about how the materials are related.
Land As A Resource
We explore the perspective that the land is a basket of resources from which humans have the right to receive benefits.
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Foundations
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European Colonial Law
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American Settler Law
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Political Status
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Land As A Resource
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Land As A Relationship
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Conclusion
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