Monthly Archives: October 2009
ICT on Justice Dept. Grants to Indian Country
From ICT: * * * Tribal justice advocates largely agree that the funds are only a beginning. “The funding is good and is an important step, but it is only a partial solution,” said Kirsten Matoy Carlson, a staff attorney … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, News
NPR on Tribal Economic Development
From Tom Schlosser: This week the National Public Radio program “All Things Considered” airs a two-episode series on Tribal economic development in the Southwest. The programs highlight the diverse issues, challenges, and opportunities for Tribes in different locations and which … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, economic development, Research
National Indian Youth Council Position Paper for Minneapolis Listening Session
NIYC Listening Conference Position Statement
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Law Professor Amicus Brief Supporting Harjo Cert Petition
Here — Law Professor Amicus Brief The cert petition is here, and the rest of the amicus briefs and materials are here.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, Supreme Court
Linda Hogan to Speak at Aquinas College Next Week
As part of the continuing Contemporary Writers Series at Aquinas College , Linda Hogan, one of the most influential and provocative Native American figures in contemporary American literature, will read and speak in the Wege Center Ballroom on the Aquinas … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Fiction, Lecture
Congress Enhances Udall Foundation
CONGRESS ENACTS LEGISLATION TO ENHANCE THE UDALL FOUNDATION AND HONOR STEWART L. UDALL Today, Congress enacted legislation to enhance the Udall Foundation, located in Tucson, Arizona, and simultaneously honor one of the great public servants and foremost environmental visionaries of … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Call for Tribal Signatories for Issue Paper on Indian Country Criminal Justice Issues
Brent Leonhard has drafted a position paper (or recommendations) addressed to Attorney General Eric Holder in anticipation of next week’s listening session in Minneapolis. He is asking for tribes to sign on to the paper. Here is the paper: JOINT … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal
NCAI Resolution on White House Agenda for Indian Country
Res PSP-09-008 – WH Agenda topics
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Detroit City Council Rejects Greektown Bankruptcy Deal
From FREEP: The Detroit City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday to reject a $15.3-million settlement for the city that would have transferred ownership of Greektown Casino to a new company after the casino emerges from bankruptcy. The vote came after a … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
News Coverage of Pokagon Band Casino Revenues
From Indianz: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians continues to report strong slot machine revenues at its casino in Michigan. The Four Winds Casino took in $311 million on slots from August 2008 to August 2009, according to the Michigan … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
American Indian Tribal Law
Facing the Future: The Indian Child Welfare Act at 30
Federal Indian Law: Cases and Materials (6th ed.)
The Eagle Returns: The Legal History of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
