02780nam 2200589Ia 450 991081917460332120200520144314.00-8166-7034-X(CKB)2550000000007334(EBL)485437(OCoLC)593277770(SSID)ssj0000340791(PQKBManifestationID)11267214(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000340791(PQKBWorkID)10390403(PQKB)11225831(MiAaPQ)EBC485437(Au-PeEL)EBL485437(CaPaEBR)ebr10370375(EXLCZ)99255000000000733420090728d2009 ub 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrNavajo courts and Navajo common law a tradition of tribal self-governance /Raymond D. Austin; foreword by Robert A. Williams, Jr1st ed.Minneapolis University of Minnesota Pressc20091 online resource (294 p.)Indigenous AmericasDescription based upon print version of record.0-8166-6535-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.CONTENTS; FOREWORD: The Tribal Law Revolution in Indian Country Today; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION: Modern Issues, Ancient Traditions: Going Back to Fundamental Values; ONE: The Navajo Nation Court System; TWO: Foundational Diné Law Principles; THREE: HózhQ (Peace, Harmony, and Balance); FOUR: K ́é (Kinship Unity through Positive Values); FIVE: K ́éí (Descent, Clanship, and Kinship); CONCLUSION: Law Is the Product of Human Experience; GLOSSARY OF NAVAJO WORDS AND KINSHIP TERMS; NOTES; INDEX; INDEX TO NAVAJO NATION COURT CASES, COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS, AND STATUTESThe Navajo Nation court system is the largest tribal legal system in the world. Justice Raymond D. Austin considers the history and implications of how the Navajo Nation courts apply foundational Navajo doctrines to modern legal issues. In addition to detailed case studies, Justice Austin provides a broad view of tribal law, outlining how other indigenous peoples can draw on traditional precepts to control their own futures.Indigenous Americas.Navajo courtsNavajo lawNavajo IndiansSocial life and customsNavajo courts.Navajo law.Navajo IndiansSocial life and customs.340.520899726Austin Raymond Darrel1654545MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910819174603321Navajo courts and Navajo common law4006441UNINA