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This evening Professor Decker reviewed Peter Drucker's writings, “Managing Oneself”, “The New Productivity Challenge” and “How to Make People Decisions”. He also lectured on the management lessons we can learn from Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios and showed this interview with Steve Jobs on Pixar's mission:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgWdjvRgouk&t=6s
Another interview with Steve Jobs on Pixar's origins can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcimTgKvwPo
Tonight we were honored to host Professor Michael Connolly Miskwish for a guest lecture, "Cultural Destruction & Demographic Collapse: The California Missions’ Tragic Consequences For Tribes". Thank you, Professor Miskwish, for helping to raise awareness about this painful chapter of Native American history that is seldom taught in full at our schools.
Tonight Dr Decker started his Middle Managers course with a discussion of Al Dunlap's mismanagement of Scott Paper Co. in the case study, "Scott Paper Company". He also reviewed Peter Drucker's thoughts on the theory of the business, business' role in society and strategy.
This Monday (5-10-21) Dr Kate Spilde kicked off our TACP II Intergov Relations course with a lecture focusing on how historical trauma has affected Tribal communities. She provided an overview of CA Tribes' suffering under the Spanish mission system & its lingering ramifications.
Congrats to our students who completed their finals this week! This evening, each student demonstrated their scenario thinking skills, presenting their 3-5 year plan on their roles at San Manuel & addressing areas where they need to be ready amid COVID & other uncertainties. Way to go, Everybody!
We express our gratitude to Michelle LaPena (Owner, LaPena Corporation) for her guest lecture this evening, "Sacred Sites & Federal Indian Law: Ongoing Challenges". Thank you, Michelle, for helping to raise awareness about these important issues affecting Native Nations. Your role in educating government officials and others about Tribal concerns with sacred sites is greatly appreciated.
4-21-21: Dr. Spilde reviewed the dynamics of tribal gaming during COVID. She also addressed how the CARES Act discussions brought focus to the govnt status of tribes. Additionally, Dr. Spilde explained how gaming contributed to a resurgence of CA tribal communities and cultures.
Tonight we were honored to host Professor Kevin Washburn of the Univ. of Iowa College of Law & former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs (Obama Admin.) who lectured on the latest in Indian Country concerning Federal-Tribal consultation, infrastructure, COVID-19, upcoming court cases & much more. Thank you, Professor Washburn, for a memorable & most informative guest talk!
This evening Dr Spilde gave a comprehensive and fascinating lecture on the origins and legal disputes behind the development of Tribal Governmental Gaming. In addition, she shared the compromises that brought about IGRA and reviewed Robert Clinton's '10 piece on assessing IGRA on its 20th anniversary. Dr Spilde concluded by addressing the impacts of IGRA on Tribal and non-Tribal communities.
Tonight we were delighted to host Prof Rebecca Tsosie who gave an illuminating lecture, "Native American Human Rights & Federal Indian Policy: Where We Are Today". Prof Tsosie addressed Tribal data sovereignty, climate change challenges for reservations, Indian voting rights, the tragedy of Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women & much more. Thank you, Prof Tsosie, for your continued involvement with helping others learn more about these important issues affecting Indian Country!
On 4-7-21, Dr Spilde lectured on the origins of Tribal Govnt Gaming, reviewing the 'Bryan v Itasca Cnty' & 'CA v Cabazon' cases. She also discussed Clayton Christensen's impactful essay, "How Will You Measure Your Life?", and our students presented their own reflections on Christensen's work. Great job, Everybody!
The TACP II was honored to host Brian Cladoosby (Former Chairman, Swinomish Tribe & Former President, NCAI) on 4-5-21. Mr. Cladoosby shared the innovative policies that the Swinomish Tribe has put in place towards education, public health, economic development, addiction treatment, dental care & protecting Tribal sovereignty. Thank you, Sir, for your mentorship & service!
The '21 TACP II is privileged to learn from Dr. Kate Spilde this year. Her 3-31-21 lecture focused on the political & historical context for Tribal Government Gaming, reviewing economic development considerations & strategies pursued by Tribal governments today. Welcome Back, Dr. Spilde!
The '21 TACP II is in session! On 3-29-21, we hosted Prof Rhonda LeValdo of Haskell Indian Nations Univ. & Host of “Native Spirit” Radio Show on 90.1 FM in Lawrence, Kansas. Prof LeValdo lectured on the never-ending need to educate govnt officials about Tribal Sovereignty. Thank you, Prof. LeValdo!
Congratulations to the CGU Tribal Program I Class of '20-'21 on completing their final capstone projects & coursework! Well done, Graduates! We are very proud of you for this significant achievement!