The text discusses the Institute for the Development of Indian Law, a non-profit organization focused on Indian law and rights. The organization was founded in 1971 and aims to provide a philosophical approach to Indian law, with a focus on treaty rights, taxation of Indians, and recognition of federal rights. The Institute sustains itself through publications, including books on taxation and land status, as well as a monthly Education Journal that provides information on education programs for American Indians and Alaskan Natives.