MSU NALSA Event Today at Noon

The Native American Law Students Association invites you to lunch and  a panel discussion on Native American freedom of religion and the law.

Castle Board Room12:00p.m.Monday, March 28th, 2011

The discussion will focus on the James Arthur Ray Sweat Lodge Trial;  and the Declaration of War Against Exploiters of Lakota Spirituality.

The panelists include Clarence Syrette, and Professors Frank Ravitch  and Matthew Fletcher.

Clarence Syrette will be speaking about the traditional significance  of Native American spiritual ceremonies from his perspective as a  medicine man.

Professor Frank Ravitch and Professor Matthew Fletcher will be sharing  their insights on the American Indian Religious Freedom Act and other  laws as they apply to the case.