Tribal Governance Management and Leadership
Dr. Proudfit is developing for the California State University at San Bernardino Public Administration Department a Tribal Governance Management and Leadership (TGML) program. This program is directed by Dr. Joely Proudfit, Associate Professor of Public Administration.
This program offers a survey of American Indian tribal government and subjects related to tribal government including the areas of leadership, tribal politics, intergovernmental relations and tribal enterprises.
This program is designed for public and tribal agency officials who want to develop a greater understanding and awareness of the unique legal relationship the U.S. government has with federally recognized Indian tribes. This program will examine the historical and legal underpinnings of the government-to-government relationship between the U.S., state & local government has with Indian tribes. This program is designed to assist public officials in building a more effective day-to-day working relationship with federally recognized Indian tribes and Indian communities and will provide practical tips and tools for bridging communication gaps and strengthening cooperative agreements/relationships between tribal, federal, state and local officials/governments.
California Senate Bill 41
Dr. Proudfit worked closely with tribal and state leaders to support the passage of this bill and is currently working on the implementation of this bill with both state and tribal leaders.
Support for the documentary "Alcatraz Is Not An Island"
Proudfit is continuing to work with director James Fortier to raise funding for an "Indian Country" tour of the film, bringing it, along with participants form the film to reservation and urban Indian communities across the country.
For more information about the film and this community outreach initiative please contact James Fortier at 650-738-9105 or email at:
"I" Is Not For Indian
A proposed one-hour documentary for Public Television. Dr. Proudfit is the Executive Producer and advisor for this documentary focusing on how Native cultures, histories, issues, and Indian-white relations are still taught and presented in our public schools. Click here for a complete description.
