Monthly Archives: March 2011
Winona LaDuke on Big Oil Megaloads through Indian Country
Here (and an article discussing Idaho’s proposed legislation is here, thanks to A.K.). An excerpt: When 750 Nez Perce, accompanied by 1,000 horses, fled the U.S. Cavalry on a 1,200-mile route through the mountains, valleys and rivers of Washington, Idaho … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Environmental, News
Dustup in Utah Indian Affairs Post
Here. An excerpt: The director of the state Office of Indian Affairs was fired last month for being “insubordinate” and failing to meet expectations, Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday, the first time the governor has publicly given a reason for … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Ethical Implications of the Montana Rule and Exceptions
Later today, I will be speaking at UNM’s “Montana v. United States: Pathmarking the Field of Indian Law for Three Decades and Counting” conference (agenda here; conference website here). As many readers know, the Montana test limits tribal civil jurisdiction over nonmembers … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, tribal courts
Tenth Circuit Briefing in Somerlott v. Cherokee Nation Distributors
Here (reply brief not due yet): Somerlott Brief Cherokee Nation Distr Brief Lower court materials here.
Gaughan Gaming v. Tonkawa Tribe & Tonkawa Tribal Gaming Commission Materials (So Far)
Here: Gaughan Gaming Petition for Injuntive Relief Gaughan Gaming Motion for TRO Kay County Dist Ct Order Setting Hearing
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Research
News Coverage of Government’s Comparison of Seminole Tribe to al Qaeda
Here, from the Miami Herald, via How Appealing. Here is the link to the government’s brief not objecting to the NCAI letter. An excerpt: Pentagon prosecutors touched off a protest — and issued an apology this week — for likening … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Research
Saginaw Chippewa Issues Release Opposing BMIC Vanderbilt Casino
Here is the press release: The Tribal Council of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has taken a firm position against the Bay Mills attempt to push their way into Vanderbilt MI with class three gaming. “We have a long history … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Michigan Indian, News
Arguments for Injunction in Bay Mills Casino Case Heard Today
No ruling yet. From Mlive: A casino in northern Michigan is illegal and should be closed immediately, a lawyer for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians argued in federal court in Kalamazoo today. The Bay Mills Indian Community … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, gaming, Michigan Indian
Quebec: Making First Nation Law – The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Fishery
The National Centre (that’s right, “Centre”) for First Nations Governance recently released an article, video, and report on a community near and dear to my heart - Listuguj, where I grew up!
Labrador: The Government Of Canada Reaches Financial Agreement With The Innu Of Labrador
Source: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and Joseph Riche and George Rich, Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief of the Innu … Continue reading
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
