Monthly Archives: September 2010
Navajo S.Ct. Asserts Jurisdiction over Nonmember Tortfeasor; Rejects Montana Analysis
Very interesting case, and since a prominent anti-tribal jurisdiction legal foundation filed an amicus brief in the matter, one suspects it will go to federal court. In EXC, Inc. v. Keyenta District Court (opinion here), the Navajo Supreme Court held … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
Onondaga Land Claims Dismissal Order
As Indianz reported…. Here is the order: DCT Dismissal of Onondaga Land Claims
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
MSU 7th Annual Indigenous Law Conference Poster Artist – Jonathan Labillois
Jonathan Labillois is a member of the Listuguj Migmaq First Nation Band in Gaspé, Quebec. His talent was recognized early in childhood and further nurtured by attending the Fine Art Program at Dawson College in Montreal. He also attended the Nova Scotia … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Peter Vicaire
First Nations leaders in Washington to stop pipeline
The Canadian Press Canadian First Nations leaders are in Washington to try to persuade U.S. officials to reject a pipeline project they say will pump more “dirty oil” from Alberta into the U.S. Francois Paulette, a former Dene chief, says … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Peter Vicaire, Environmental
Gold mining opposed by aboriginals in Canada’s British Columbia
VANCOUVER, Sep. 18, 2010 (Xinhua News Agency) — Gold mining on Mount Milligan in Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia has hit road bump as aboriginals there took the case to the court. Some 1,800 members of the Nakazdli First Nation … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Peter Vicaire, Environmental
Montana 2 Case at Rincon Band Dismissed under Tribal Exhaustion Doctrine
Here is the opinion in Rincon Mushroom Corp. v. Mazzetti (S.D. Cal.): 2010-09-22 Order Dismissing And this pleading, which seems to say it all: Rincon Band Motion to Dismiss
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research, tribal courts
Update in Wolfchild Case
More materials from the Court of Federal Claims in the Wolfchild case: US Motion to Dismiss Wolfchild Motion for Summary J Shakopee and Prairie Island Amicus Brief
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
National Post 5 Part Series on Ontario Tobacco
The National Post is doing a 5 part series on tobacco in southwest Ontario and Quebec (h/t Pechanga). Part of the story involves the Six Nations, but in part 2 of the series, the focus turns to non-Indian tobacco growers. … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, News
City of Glendale Sues to Prevent Tohono O’odham Casino
Here is the complaint in City of Glendale v. United States (D. Ariz.): City of Glendale Complaint. News article here, via Pechanga. And here is the earlier complaint filed in regards to the same casino project, filed by Gila River.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
MSU Searching for Endowed Chair in Family Law
Michigan State University College of Law seeks a distinguished family law scholar for the John F. Schaefer Endowed Chair in Matrimonial Law. Applicants should have distinguished academic records, demonstrated teaching ability or relevant work experience, and an established record of … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
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
