Monthly Archives: April 2010
Kim Teehee Remarks before the United Nations
Remarks of Kimberly Teehee, Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs, White House Domestic Policy Council, at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Kimberly Teehee Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs New York, NY April 22, 2010 … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Building Strong Sovereign Nations: Tribal Governance Training Conference, May 19-20
Here’s a reminder of the upcoming Tribal Governance Training Conference at Little River Casino & Resort next month. See the attachment for registration and accommodation information. May 19, 12PM-5PM History of Anishinaabek Tribes – John Petoskey Tribal Council Roles & … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Michigan Indian, Symposia
Boyd Gaming Objections to Station Casinos Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan
Referenced here, via Pechanga: Boyd Gaming Objection Boyd Gaming Objection 2 Boyd Gaming Objection 3
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
Amendment to House Tribal Law and Order Act
Here: TLO House Amendment Pages 48-51 are particularly relevant to those following the consecutive sentences cases in Arizona and New Mexico.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Criminal, Legislation, Research, tribal courts
NYTs Article on Havasupai Settlement
From the NYTs (slideshow; related article): SUPAI, Ariz. — Seven years ago, the Havasupai Indians, who live amid the turquoise waterfalls and red cliffs miles deep in the Grand Canyon, issued a “banishment order” to keep Arizona State University employees from setting … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
News Coverage on Michigan Gaming Proposals
From K’zoo Gazette, via Pechanga: KALAMAZOO — A pair of proposals to expand gambling in Michigan would be bad for the state because they would strip away local residents’ ability to have a say in whether a casino is opened … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
City of Duluth Prevails in Revenue Sharing Dispute with Fond du Lac Band
Here are the materials in City of Duluth v. Fond du Lac Band (D. Minn.): Duluth Motion for Summary Judgment Fond du Lac Band Opposition Kevin Washburn Affidavit Duluth Reply DCT Order Granting Duluth’s Motion The complaint and answer are … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
American Indian Studies Graduate Student Conference @ MSU This Week
Here is the program: Program Thursday evening April 22, 2010 6:00 Reception and check-in, LookOUT! Gallery, Snyder-Phillips Hall 8:00 Keynote Address, “My People Will Sleep for 100 Years: Art, Activism and Visual Sovereignty,” Dr. Dylan A.T. Miner, Michigan State Residential … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Symposia
2010 Bellwood Lecture @ Idaho Law
Here is the webcast of Idaho’s Bellwood Lecture featuring Larry Echohawk, Lawrence Baca, and Rebecca Tsosie.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Lecture
Havasupai Press Release on the Arizona State DNA Settlement
Here (Havasupai ASU Press Release): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT (Plaintiffs): Shayna Samuels, 718-541-4785 April 21, 2010 CONTACT (ABOR): Katie Paquet, 602-229-2543 Havasupai Tribe and Arizona Board of Regents Resolve Lawsuit, Announce Future Collaborations (April 21, 2010 — Phoenix, AZ) … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, 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
