Matthew L.M. Fletcher

New Scholarship on the Efficacy of Indigenous Community-Based Approaches to Restorative Justice in Alaska

March 5, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Brian Jarrett and Polly E. Hyslop have posted “Justice for All: An Indigenous Community-Based Approach to Restorative Justice in Alaska” on SSRN. Here is the abstract:

The current study reviews the comparative successes of two restorative justice programs in Alaska, namely, the Upper Tanana Wellness Program and the Circle Peacemaking Program in Kake, Alaska. In an analysis of the two case studies, the authors develop nine principles useful to those interested in developing restorative-justice programs. The authors recommend an Indigenous community-based approach consistent with practice in the field of Dispute Systems Design.

NYTs Profile of Rez Ball at Navajo

March 5, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here is “Games on a Reservation Go By in a Blur.”

NYTs: “Debate Over ‘Redskins’ as Nickname Trickles Down to Buffalo Suburb”

March 4, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

Here.

Ninth Circuit Briefs in Consumer Financial Protection Board v. Great Plains Lending

March 3, 2015June 7, 2016Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

Here:

Great Plains Lending Opening Brief

CFPB Answer Brief

Great Plains Lending Reply Brief

Reply Brief

Lower court materials here.

Interior Solicitor’s Office Seeks Associate Solicitor for Water Resources

March 3, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

A description:

The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions in to categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a Category 3 position. The minimum pay for this position is $155,705. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee’s current salary and other factors.

This position is located in the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor in Washington, D.C. The Associate Solicitor for Water Resources is an executive level attorney position and has primary responsibility for managing the Division and for the management of water resources litigation in the interest of the Department.

News Coverage of Drug-Related Banishments by Saginaw Chippewa

March 3, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “Traffic stop leads to heroin arrest.”

And:”Two banished from Isabella Reservation before their day in court.”

The tribe’s press release is here. The text:

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Council has taken a bold and proactive position today to assert Tribal sovereignty on their War on Drugs. Unanimous votes were cast today during a work session of the Tribal Council for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to exclude or banish two non-member Native American’s for their involvement in drug trafficking within the boundaries of the Isabella Federal Reservation.

“Today our people have shown that we are no longer going to tolerate people who peddle unhealthy and life destroying substances onto the reservation. Today we took necessary steps to protect and uphold our members and their families against this plague called addiction”, stated Tribal Chief Steve Pego.

A routine traffic stop in Mt. Pleasant late Tuesday night, February 17, 2015, ended in a drug bust and the arrest of one woman on charges of possession of heroin and intent to deliver and another woman for carrying concealed weapons. “These are not the type of people we want in our community”, stated Tribal Sub Chief, Lorna Kahgegab Call.

Tribal Council under Ordinance No.3 of the Tribal Code can exclude individuals from their territories for specific reasons. “The choice to exclude these individuals before conviction is our way of sending the message that this will not be tolerated in our community”, stated Tribal Police Captain Jim Cates.

ILPC Event on March 30, 2015 — “Guiding Indian Law”

March 2, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

Here (PDF):

Federal Reserve Bank — Minneapolis Job Posting

March 2, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Assistant Vice President – Indian Country Center

An excerpt:

Assistant Vice President – Indian Country Center

General Description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (the Bank) is looking for an assistant vice president to lead its Indian Country Center. This position has primary day-to-day leadership responsibility for co-directing and assisting in designing programs and initiatives related to Indian Country community and economic development in the district and nationally.

The position represents the district and Federal Reserve System (FRS) in public forums to share and advance Indian Country initiatives. It is responsible to lead all aspects of the Indian Country projects and initiatives and to plan and prioritize objectives and initiatives making recommendations and decisions regarding the Bank’s work in this area.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated, progressive, and relevant leadership experience in a complex business environment, as evidenced by an established record of achievement. The candidate will also have a proven ability to think and act strategically and critically while interacting with a diverse group of executives, managers, and professionals. They must have the ability to meet critical deadlines, manage ambiguity, and deal with difficult situations as routine. The ability to conduct oneself, at all times, with integrity, honesty, and respect for every employee is paramount.