Welcome to AIR Honors Project in collaboration with Intertribal Court of Southern California / SDSU / UCSD Extension / Palomar College

Honors Project

Native Youth Peer Decision Makers

AIR Programs Honors Courses are a collaboration with Intertribal Court of Southern CA for the development of training within restorative justice for our Native Youth.

These trainings are to support Native Youth in understanding Restorative Justice ideals and applying this within our Native Youth Peer Court. Here, Youth who have gone through this training will be part of our Native Youth Peer Decision Makers (Peer Decision Makers/PDM) who will apply this understanding as a jury within the Native Youth Court. This understanding will not only create greater Native Youth citizens, but more importantly assist their fellow Native Youth who have chosen path that may not be the best for themselves and their communities. Our Peer Jury will work with the Native Youth in developing a Tribal wellness plan so that may have greater opportunities in life and become part of our communities.

Tribal Youth Peer Court 6-21-22.pdf

Honors Project Description

The Honors project has primarily been developed through our work with the Intertribal Court of Southern CA, the University of California San Diego, San Diego State University as a restorative justice and Tribal governance training.

Here is a mini presentation on our project.

UCSD/AIR/ICSC Course Offerings

COURSE 1

Introduction to the Legal System Course

Starting: Sept 8th, 2025 (Projected)

Description: This course provides an introduction to the American Legal System, including the sources of law and the systems by which the law is administered and enforced. This course will also review the origins of law and how it developed into the current legal system. This class will also cover the U.S. Constitutional, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Legal Research and how to brief a case.

COURSE 2

Introduction to Tribal Legal Studies

Starting: October 6th, 2025 (Projected)

Description: This course provides a broad view of the most important issues in tribal legal studies, starting with an overview of Federal Indian Law and policies, including jurisdiction, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Indian Child Welfare Act, American Indian Probate Reform Act, Indian Arts and Craft Act, Public Law 280, Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. The course continues with a review of tribal government, historical and contemporary tribal court systems, with a specific focus on CA Tribal governments and Justice Systems, including, tribal common law and traditional dispute resolution methods.

UCSD COurses - Registration (2025)

Now Open for Enrollment

Online Registration is the first step in registering for each course. Information will be gathered to enroll at each university.

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Online Enrollment (Click Here)

Parental Consent is needed as we need parent / Guardian consent to teach the content at the university.

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Parent Consent Form (Click Here)

COURSE Fall 2025

Course Assignment readings

Course Assigned Readings will be posted for students to access via this page for the first few weeks for those having complications in registering.

Assignments and additional information will be posted to your canvas account portals.

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