Alexandra Harmon

Alexandra 'Sasha' Harmon is a Professor in the American Indian Studies Program at the University of Washington. Her interdisciplinary research examines historical and contemporary issues affecting Native American communities, with emphasis on economic development, legal relations, and identity formation.

Education:

• PhD in History, University of Washington
• MA in History, University of Washington
• JD, Yale Law School
• BA, Stanford University

Drawing on her legal background, Dr. Harmon analyzes tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and economic self-determination. Her influential publications include 'Rich Indians: Native People and the Problem of Wealth in American History', which examines historical discourses surrounding Indigenous prosperity. She teaches courses on US-Indian relations, federal Indian law, and research methodologies in Indigenous studies.