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Fall 2009 - New Course in American Indian Studies

This class is designed to introduce American Indian students to the fundamentals of sustainability and innovation. The course will be conducted in a workshop format, consisting of brief class lectures, student discussion, group teamwork and group presentations. Participants will form into teams to develop an innovative product or service idea and a business plan. Throughout the class students will meet and learn from American Indian entrepreneurs, business people and other tribal leaders.

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Summer Youth Academy

The American Indian Policy Institute and ASU Technopolis will sponsor a 3 1/2 day summer workshop for Junior and Senior High School Students from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The workshop will provide training and mentoring to students who would like to start a sustainable business or venture. The workshop will begin on Wednesday, June 3 through Saturday, June 6, 2009.