This course will examine the landscape and language of Indigenous peoples’ heritage and cultural resources in a changing environment. With a focus on protection, preservation, restoration and revitalization of Indigenous peoples’ cultures, the course will deliver an overview of legal structures at the federal level, including NAGPRA and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, as well as tribal, state, local government and international governance mechanisms. Students will consider the ongoing work of tribal museums and heritage departments, and Native arts and culture organizations on tribal cultural sovereignty, and will investigate efforts for repatriation, protection of sacred sites, intellectual property and more.