Monthly Archives: November 2011
Harvard Univ. Native American Program Opportunity
Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) Opportunity – Apply to Graduate Horizons & College Horizons 2012 Special Announcement: The Harvard University Native American Program along with the Harvard University Graduate/Professional Schools will host the Graduate Horizons 2012 pre-graduate workshop June 16-19, … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Members Named to National Commission on Trust Administration and Reform
From the press release: As part of President Obama’s commitment to fulfilling this nation’s trust responsibilities to Native Americans, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today named five prominent American Indians to a national commission that will undertake a forward-looking, … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort, News
Eastern Band Cherokee and North Carolina Reach Gaming Compact Agreement
Here is the news coverage.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, News
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation CFC Claims Dismissed
Here is another suit dismissed in accordance with U.S. v. Tohono O’odham Nation: Prairie Band CFC Dismiss
Omaha Tribe v. StoreVisions Cert Opposition Brief
StoreVisions Cert Opp
California Appellate Court Decides Tribal Immunity Case: Yavapai-Apache Nation v. Iipay Nation
Here is the opinion. An excerpt: Based on the parties’ course of dealing throughout the loan agreement transactions, in which Nation expressly and irrevocably waived tribal sovereign immunity and allowed court resolution of disputes in those courts having subject matter … Continue reading
List of Favorable Editorials and Commentary on Arvo Mikkanen’s Federal Court Nomination
Here, thanks to to Glenn Sugameli.
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, News
Library Recieves Large Grant to Complete Documentary on Michigan Indians in the Union Army
From Central Michigan Life (student paper for Central Michigan University): Clarke Historical Library received a grant of $15,000 to complete its documentary on American Indians fighting in the Civil War. The library was among 14 organizations awarded the major grant … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Kate E. Fort, Michigan Indian, News
Utah Appellate Court Decides ICWA Case
Here is the as-yet unpublished opinion in In re M.J. An excerpt: A.J. and J.J. (Mother and Father, respectively) appeal the juvenile court’s order terminating their parental rights in M.J. and S.J. (the Children). On appeal, Mother and Father argue … Continue reading
Filed under Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, ICWA, Research
Suit re: Return of Jim Thorpe’s Remains to Proceed under NAGPRA Theory
Here are the materials in Thorpe v. Borough of Thorpe (M.D. Pa.): Borough Motion to Dismiss Thorpe Opposition Borough Reply DCT Order Denying Borough Motion to Dismiss
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
