Monthly Archives: June 2010
First Video Up on TT’s Vimeo Channel
The first video for the TurtleTalk channel is up. We’ve also added an RSS feed to the side of the blog where viewers can click on the link to whatever video was posted most recently.
Filed under Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort
TurtleTalk Vimeo Channel
We’ve started a Vimeo channel for videos. I don’t expect it to be very busy, but we are adding a CLE on protecting Intellectual and Cultural Property Rights that was filmed at the Squaxin Island Museum in February. It should … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort
Golden Feather Smokeshop Defendants Held in Civil Contempt
Here is the order: Order on Civil Contempt
Federal Sexual Harassment Claims against Miss. Band Choctaw Dismissed
Here are the materials in Copeland v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians dba Silverstar Casino (S.D. Miss.): DCT Order Dismissing Copeland Complaint Mississippi Band Motion to Dismiss Tribal Court Record Part 1 Tribal Court Record Part 3
Seneca Business Wins TRO against Enforcement of PACT Act
Here’s the short opinion in Red Earth LLC v. United States (W.D. N.Y.): Order – TRO (06-28-10). And here’s the motion: Red Earth Motion for TRO
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, economic development, Research, taxation
DOI Letter re: Little River Band Off-Reservation Gaming Application
Interesting reading: Bert Johnson from Paula Hart — Compact Letter 6.16.10.
Does the Michigan Gaming Control Board Have Immunity from Race Discrimination Claims?
Seems like a worthy research item, after reading this and the general shoddy treatment the Board has given the Sault Tribe all these years. From Indianz: The Michigan Gaming Control Board approved the transfer of the Greektown Casino Hotel in Detroit to … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Huron Potawatomi Election Results
From the Battle Creek Enquirer: Huron Potawatomi announces tribal election results Michelle Rahl • Reader Submitted • June 28, 2010 -The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) announced today the results of its election for Tribal Council. Three seats … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, Michigan Indian, News
Indian Gaming Applications Memorandum
While it’s not the memorandum floating around the Michigan state capitol from Interior to Rep. Bert Johnson regarding the Little River request, this press release and memorandum were released yesterday by Interior. (h/t Indianz).
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, fee to trust, gaming
Angela Riley Elevated to Chief Justice of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Supreme Court
Congrats, Chief Justice Riley! From Potawatomi.org: Meeting in Shawnee, Oklahoma for their 12th annual Family Reunion Festival, Citizen Potawatomi Nation members have retained Linda Capps for a new four-year term as the Nation’s Vice Chairman. CPN voters also filled four … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News, tribal courts
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
