SW 5235: American Indians and Social Policy

Case Study: “Two Approaches to Economic Development on American Indian Reservations: One Works, the Other Doesn’t”

Small Group Discussion

• What are the two models of economic development on reservations?

• List and discuss the main characteristics of both.

• What are the dimensions of Indian self-governance?

• Discuss what is meant by “cultural match”.

• How does this affect social policy?

• What were the key findings of the report?