Here is the announcement.
The blurb on Judge Petoskey:
Michael D. Petoskey
University of New Mexico, 1983
Traverse City, MI.
Petoskey is an elder and member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. He has been instrumental in developing five of the 12 tribal courts serving Michigan’s federally recognized Indian tribes and serves as chief judge in three of those courts. He has witnessed great improvements for Indians in the legal profession since his admission to practice, when finding even one native law student was nearly impossible. His concern for the future of the profession is the lack of general understanding about federal Indian law, the legal standing of tribes, and the relationship between state and tribal courts. Petoskey invites Michigan lawyers to visit tribal courts for an enriching and rewarding experience.
Turtle Talk 
This is a well deserved recognition of a true leader. Judge Petoskey has worked tirelessly to help educate Michigan judges, attorneys and court personnel about the importance of Tribal sovereignty, mutual respect, and dignity for all citizens of this state in Tribal and State Courts. We are fortunate that our twelve federally recognized tribes were not relocated west of the Missississippi and that the original inhabitants of this Peninsula are still here to enrich our culture, our values and our future. We have much to learn from people such as Judge Petoskey.
The next time you are at the Michigan Supreme Court, take a moment to see Judge Petoskey’s video presentation at the Visitor’s Center. I think that you will find it valuable.
Chi Megweetch!