Angelique EagleWoman

Angelique EagleWoman is a Dakota woman and Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Her work bridges tribal legal traditions and U.S. legal systems, emphasizing Indigenous sovereignty, decolonization, and human rights. She holds affiliations with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and contributes to legal education through narrative-driven scholarship. Her research spans treaty rights, tribal court authority, and the intersection of Indigenous identity with academic institutions. EagleWoman’s publications address topics like terminology reform, UNDRIP compliance, and the impact of U.S. policies on tribal nations. She advocates for legal frameworks that honor Indigenous self-determination and cultural preservation.

Education Focus:

• PhD/Master’s background implied through academic credentials
• Legal training in U.S. and tribal systems

Research Interests:

• Treaty interpretation and enforcement
• Decolonizing legal terminology
• Indigenous justice systems
• UNDRIP implementation
• Historical trauma and legal accountability

Grants & Collaborations:

• Amicus curiae briefs on tribal sovereignty cases
• International law projects with First Nations
• Community-based research initiatives

Labs/Teams: Engages with Indigenous legal scholars and tribal leaders through Mitchell Hamline’s Native Law Program.