This will be my final post to Turtle Talk, as I have accepted a Special Assistant position with the Obama Administration at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. I have been assigned to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Interior Del Laverdure, and will begin my new position effective October 13th. My duties as a public servant will preclude me from commenting on nearly all of the issues discussed in this forum.
I want to say chi-miigwetch to those who have read my posts on this site, and to Matthew, Wenona, and Kate for allowing me to participate. Though my contributions to this blog have been small, I hope that I have added something of value to the discussions on several important topics. Great things are happening with the Indian Law Program here at Michigan State, and I am honored to have been a part of that.
I hope to make the most of this new opportunity by doing good work; and, I also hope to make my family, fellow Anishnaabek, and Spartans proud.
Miigwetch and Bamaapii.
– Bryan Newland
Turtle Talk 
Congrats Brian. You’ll do Nish proud.
Congratulations Bryan! I am confident you will do all of Indian Country proud.