Elizabeth Ann Kronk Warner has posted “Sovereignty Over Box Checking: Effective Tribal Consultation Leading to Consent,” forthcoming in the Florida State University Law Review, on
From the USDA Office of Tribal Relations: Tribal Consultation: Expanding Tribal Self Determination Policies at USDA Where: National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year(Cherokee, N.C.) (Hybrid: In-person and virtual)
Here: Cert Opp Brief.pdfDownload The petition is here.
Native American pow wows are vibrant gatherings that celebrate Indigenous culture through dance, music, art, and community. These events often feature a marketplace where vendors
Here are the materials in Navajo Nation v. United States (Fed. Cl.): 7 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload 12 Response.pdfDownload 15 Reply.pdfDownload 20 Federal Supplemental Brief.pdfDownload 21
North Dakota Flips Argument at Supreme Court in Seeking to Overturn Redistricting Win for MHA Nation
To defend a challenge to a North Dakota State House subdistrict that the North Dakota Legislature approved in 2021, the the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (“MHA”)
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Elizabeth Reese has published “Tribal Representation and Assimilative Colonialism” in the Stanford Law Review. Here is the abstract: There are 574 federally recognized domestic dependent
Here is the complaint in Native Village of Unalakleet v. United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utility Service (D. Alaska): Complaint.pdfDownload
Here are the materials in Reges v. Cauce (W.D. Wash.): 1 Complaint.pdfDownload 60 Reges MSJ.pdfDownload 64 UDub MSJ.pdfDownload 75 Reges Response.pdfDownload 77 UDub Response.pdfDownload 79
Here are the new materials in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.): 21 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload 24
The Sovereignty Symposium is an international event held for the past 36 years in Oklahoma to provide a forum in which ideas concerning common legal
Here is the opinion in AQate II LLC v. Myers. Briefs: Opening Brief.pdfDownload Answer Brief.pdfDownload Reply.pdfDownload Lower court materials here. Shan Goshorn
Here is the complaint in United States v. Crowley Marine Services Inc. (W.D. Wash.): Complaint.pdfDownload
Please join the California Indian Law Association as we host a one-hour webinar: Introduction to Federal Indian Law with Drew Pollam, Tuesday April 30th at 12pm PT/3pmET.
Congratulations to your new Miss Indian World Kassie John from Chilchinbito and Rock Point, Arizona. Kassie John was crowned at the Gathering of Nations Pow
John Beaty has published “The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Energy Justice and Green Energy Development in Indian Country” in the LSU Journal
Daniel Cornelius and Steph Tai have published “Can We Save Our Foodways? The Inflation Reduction Act, Climate Change, and Food Justice” in the Yale Law
Here. April 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT We invite you to join Indian Country ECHO for a Grand Rounds focused on gender-affirming care and legislation
Here: Appellant Brief.pdfDownload Appellee Brief.pdfDownload Reply.pdfDownload Motion to Strike Reply Brief.pdfDownload Motion to Dismiss Appeal.pdfDownload Response.pdfDownload Creek Nation Motion to Authorize Amicus Brief.pdfDownload
Here is the opinion in United States v. Blackshire. Briefs: Opening Brief Government Answer Brief Reply This is old.
The largest Pow Wow of the year is here! North America’s Largest Pow Wow April 25-27, 2024 Powwow Grounds Expo New Mexico/Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, NM,
Today, Katherine Johnson and Jalen Rose (of MJLR) and Caleb Hawpetoss (UM NALSA) convened a panel discussion about two Indian law articles recently published by
Ezra Rosser has published “Progress and the Taking of Indigenous Land” in the Ohio State Law Journal. Here is the abstract and some images supplied
Bryan Newland, Shawn Deschene, Ira Matt, Nikki Enersen, and Kristen Carpenter (not in that order, mixing it up today)
Native Americans are subjected to stereotypes everywhere, and movies and TV shows are no exception. For decades, Hollywood didn’t accurately portray the diverse cultures and
Alejandro E. Camacho, Elizabeth Ann Kronk Warner, Jason McLachlan, and Nathan Kroeze have posted “Adapting Conservation Governance Under Climate Change: Lessons from Indian Country,” forthcoming
Anthony Hernandez has published “Tribal Trademark Law” in the Stanford Law Review. Here is the abstract: Native American tribes are increasingly creating their own intellectual
In re Samantha F. Figuring out where the California Court of Appeal courts are on the initial inquiry duty when a child is removed from
Here are the materials in The Tamarisk Rd. Trust UDT v. Prieto (C.D. Cal.): 23 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload 25 Opposition.pdfDownload 27 Reply.pdfDownload 30 DCT Order.pdfDownload
In today’s era of dominance by the National Football League (NFL), it’s easy to overlook the historical contributions made by Native American players to the
Here is the order in Crow Tribe of Indians v. Repsis (D. Wyo.): 107 DCT Order.pdfDownload Tenth Circuit order here. Lower court materials here. Casper
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More stupid Oklahoma shit. More will come in the next few months. . . . Here is the opinion in Stitt v. Treat.
Here is today’s order list. The cert petition is here. These guys shoulda been on the Supreme Court. . . .
In today’s landscape, where technology merges with tradition, the connection between blockchain’s capabilities and Indigenous communities’ needs is gaining attention. Beyond the technological prowess of
Press release here. The bill is here. OLYMPIA — People who commit crimes on tribal lands would not be able to escape justice by fleeing
Arthur Lazarus, the general counsel of the Association on American Indian Affairs (and the drafter of the original bill that became the Indian Child Welfare
Here. From the description: Working closely with the Vice President and the Senior Director of Tribal Partnerships and Policy, the Director, Tribal Law is primarily
Hollywood—When Norma Baker-Flyinghorse originally designed Quannah Chasinghorse’s red dress she wore on the red carpet for this year’s Oscars, it was for a separate function
In a follow up to the foster parent intervention article that was published in ProPublica and The New Yorker in October, this week ProPublica published
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Native Americans are famous for their rich cultural heritage, which includes unique craftsmanship and vibrant artistry. Native American beads hold a significant place among their
Here are the briefs in Kent v. LaCounte: Kent Opening Brief Government Brief Ora argument video here (be ready for discussion about Möbius strips and
Here are the materials in State v. Long (McIntosh County D. Ct.): District Court Decision.pdfDownload Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload State Opposition.pdfDownload Raqib Shaw
Things are changing for Native representation in pop culture. With Reservation Dogs and Flowers or the Killer Moon Native stories have become main stream. The
M. Alexander Pearl has published “The Consequences of Mythology: Supreme Court Decisionmaking in Indian Country” in the UCLA Law Review. Here is the abstract: Ilanoli
Here is the opinion in Apache Stronghold v. United States. Links to briefs and other materials here.
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For the last four years, the University of Montana’s Summer Indian Law Program has collaborated with Freeflow Institute to offer an immersive field course focused
A new film, BAD RIVER, narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse with Edward Norton, and produced by Allison Abner (writer for Narcos/West Wing and descendant of the
Daniel B. Rice has posted “Civil Duties and Public Change,” forthcoming in the California Law Review, on SSRN. Here is the abstract: What duties do
Christina Lucero, Danna Jackson, Kyle Nayback, Doreen McPaul, Josette Monette, and Brock Flynn
If you are reading that title and thinking, “Kate, I am pretty sure you have posted this before. Like, a lot.” you are not wrong:https://turtletalk.blog/?s=AFCARS
Here is the opinion in United States v. Anderson. Briefs: Opening Brief Government Answer Brief Reply
Gabriel R. Sanchez, A-dae Romero-Briones, and Raymond Foxworth have published “Murdered and missing women is the top issue facing Native American communities heading into the
Throughout its history, the drum has connected the heartbeat of the American Indian to Mother Earth and to Creator. Drums can be heard from quite
Robert Williams has published “Kicking Native People Off Their Land Is a Horrible Way to Save the Planet” in the New York Times. PDF here:
Here: Job No: 929098 Position Summary Reporting to the Vice Provost for University Outreach and Engagement, a unit under MSU’s Provost Office, the Director will have full responsibility for all administrative functions including budget, human resources, and operations of
Listen to my interview with Rebecca Nagle from This Land Podcast. The Supreme Court will rule in the Carpenter v Murphy case soon. This case
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Here: cert-petitionDownload Questions presented: Did the Ninth Circuit err when it dismissed plaintiffs’ challenge to DOI’s approval of a trust transfer for the Ione Band
The intertribal Native American sketch comedy troupe, The 1491s, is made up of five members Ryan Redcorn, Dallas Goldtooth, Sterlin Harjo, Migizi Pensoneau, and Bobby
Register here. Beyond the First Year: Integrating Doctrine & Diversity, Volume 2 Release Celebration Join us for an enriching webinar as we celebrate the release
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Charles F. Wilkinson and the University of Washington Press have published “Treaty Justice: The Northwest Tribes, the Boldt Decision, and the Recognition of Fishing Rights.”
The Yale Law Journal’s submissions season opened on February 1, and we are reaching out to see if you would be able to share a
Anna Sonju has posted “Free Exercise Claims Over Indigenous Sacred Sites: Justice Long Overdue,” forthcoming in the Virginia Law Review, on SSRN. Here is the
Indigenous representation in mainstream media over the last few years has come with increased appreciation of Native culture, especially Native arts. Now, more than ever,
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Here are the materials in CHR Solutions Inc. v. Gila River Telecommunications Inc. (S.D. Tex.): 1 Complaint.pdfDownload 18 Motion to Dismiss.pdfDownload 24 Opposition.pdfDownload 25 Reply.pdfDownload
February 20-21, 2024Albuquerque, NM Registration is still open! Event agenda and details here. Travel Reimbursements & Waivers available for Tribal Education Departments and Tribal Colleges
Join Paul Gowder on the Pow Wow Life podcast. In this episode, I’ll answer the most asked questions about Pow Wows. Are Pow Wows Open
Here are the opinions in Nelson v. Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority: Unpublished Opinion Dissent
Here are the materials in State of California v. Azuma Corp. (E.D. Cal.): 1 Complaint.pdfDownload 13-1 Cal Motion for PI.pdfDownload 23 Azuma Opposition to 13.pdfDownload
Here is the opinion in United States v. Simpkins. Briefs: Opening Brief.pdfDownload Answer Brief.pdfDownload Reply.pdfDownload
Here are materials in Yazzie v. National Organization for Women (D.D.C.): 1-3 Complaint 30-2 NOW Motion for Summary J 33 Opposition 34 Reply 36 DCT
The ABA Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) has launched its 2024 law student writing competitions, and the Indigenous Law Committee is thrilled to
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Check out “The Sovereignty Problem in Federal Indian Law” on SSRN. Here is the abstract: There is a sovereignty problem in federal Indian law, namely,
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