Professor Olea Welcomes Largest Microcampus Class
Professor Francisco Olea led the largest in-person course to date at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe- University of Arizona Microcampus. Professor Olea’s Tribal Gaming Law and Policy course brought together 32 participants from four Arizona tribes, creating an unprecedented space for learning, collaboration, and community.
Olea’s course dives deep into the complex legal framework that governs Indian gaming, examining how federally recognized tribes use gaming not only as a tool for economic development, but also as a powerful means of self-governance and self-determination.
Crystal James, San Carlos Tribal Gaming Department, Compliance Investigator
"To sum up this course in one word, “informative.” There were a lot of details wrapped into these two days that I was able to bring back to get a better outlook into the tribal gaming industry, from how it all started, to where it is today. Knowing the backstory, going back as far as the 1800s, of why some acts were created played a huge role into what tribal gaming is today, was very informative. Hearing the many issues regarding gaming at a legal level was also very interesting. I enjoyed this course and took in plenty of information to use in my role today and I would recommend my colleagues take a dive into this course to get a better understanding of tribal gaming and its origins."