A continuation of Colonization/Decolonization in the 21st Century series, this course will explore how business can provide a path for decolonization. Interviews with entrepreneurs and business developers will provide the majority of the content of this class, focusing on the creation of local economies as an alternative to current colonizing practices. There is no pre-requisite for this class.

Upon completion of this course, the students will: 1. Understand how colonization has continued into the 21st century. 2. Learn about lived business decolonizing experiences of entrepreneurs. 3. Identify issues and concerns related to decolonizing business practices.

Dr. Stephen Wall, (White Earth Nation) was conferred the status of IAIA faculty emeritus in 2019, after teaching for 14 years in the Indigenous Liberal Studies Department, as well as being awarded IAIA faculty of the Year in 2009 and 2017. He has been a Tribal Justice Specialist, Chief Judge for the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court, Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Tohono O’odham Nation Health Department, Community Alcoholism Prevention Team Member for the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Research Analyst for the American Indian Law Center at UNM, and Cultural Studies and Political Science Instructor at Fort Lewis College, as well as offering other numerous tribal law consultations, presentations on culture and history, and publications in those areas. Stephen has a Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Fort Lewis College.

Cost: $146. Current IAIA and other Tribal College undergraduate and graduate students will pay $59. Current IAIA employees, alumni, and Seniors 65+ will pay $117. This 17.5-hour course is eligible for 1.75 Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR ADULTS. CHILDREN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL OR PARTICIPATE.