Monthly Archives: December 2009
Kevin Maillard on the Shinnecock Recognition
From the Faculty Lounge: The Shinnecock Indian Nation ended its 30 year battle for federal recognition yesterday, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs approving the Long Island tribe’s petition. The small tribe of 1,066 people is located in Southampton, in … Continue reading
Navajo Voters Approve Referendum Reducing Size of Council and Granting Presidential Veto Power
From the Navajo Times: If he were a gambling man, this would be the week for President Joe Shirley Jr. to buy a lottery ticket. Navajo Nation voters overwhelmingly supported his government reform initiatives including a question to reduce the … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, Tribal Codes
Navajo District Court Decision Striking Down Law that Ousted Chairman Shirley
Here is the opinion from the Window Rock District Court in Office of the Navajo Nation President and Vice President v. Navajo Nation Council: Shirley decision
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
Patrick LeBeau Reviews The Writings of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft
Here is Patrick LeBeau’s fine review of Robert Dale Parker’s ”The Sound the Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky: The Writings of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft.” LeBeau Review
Bomb Threat at Soaring Eagle Casino
From TV via Pechanga: MT. PLEASANT — Employees head back to work at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant after a bomb threat Wednesday afternoon. It was like any other day at the casino until a call … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Greektown Revenues Improving
From the Detroit News via Pechanga: Detroit — Greektown Casino-Hotel, the city’s smallest casino, reported a 21-percent increase in its November revenue over the same month in 2008. Greektown took in $28.44 million last month compared to $23.51 million a … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Miranda v. Nielson — Tribal Court Authority to Stack Consecutive Sentences
A federal magistrate has issued a report and recommendation (something not yet binding until the federal judge signs it) holding that Indian tribes do not have authority to sentence convicted criminals to consecutive sentences amounting to more than 1 year … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Research, tribal courts
BIA Opinion Letter re: Inquiry over Seneca Indian Preference Rules at Niagara
Here is the opinion letter referenced in this news article. Indian Preference Seneca
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
BIA Proposes to Extend Federal Recognition to the Shinnecock Indian Nation
From the Nation’s counsel: The Department of Interior today issued a positive Proposed Finding to extend federal acknowledgment to the Shinnecock Indian Nation. Under the federal consent decree governing the processing of the Nation’s petition, DOI must issue a final … Continue reading
News Article on Grand Traverse Band Fee to Trust Issues
From the Traverse City Record-Eagle: PESHAWBESTOWN — A local American Indian tribe wants to expand its reservation. Nearly 80 acres of additional land in northwest Michigan is a good start. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians acquired … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, fee to trust, 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
