Colorado Law School Symposium on Michigan v. Bay Mills — Agenda

Here (PDF):

Bay Mills Agenda_FINAL1

Click agenda to register.

NMAI Treaty Symposium — Sept. 18, 2014

Here (PDF):

NMAI_NationToNation_SymposiumFlyer

Federal Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment in City of Duluth v. NIGC

Here:

26 US Cross Motion for Summary J

Also:

27-1 Fond du Lac Proposed Amicus Brief

The City’s motion is here.

Watch Native Report with Stacy Thunder and Tadd Johnson

WDSE in Minnesota produces “Native Report.” Here is the description:

Native Report is an entertaining, informative magazine style series that celebrates Native American culture and heritage, listens to tribal elders, and talks to some of the most powerful and influential leaders of Indian Country today.

Second Circuit Denies En Banc Review in Stockbridge-Munsee Land Claims

Here:

Stockbridge CA2 En Banc Denial

The petition is here.

 

New Mexico COA Remands Sandia Police Sexual Harassment Suit

Here is the opinion in South v. Lujan:

CA32,015

An excerpt:

Plaintiff-Appellant Tiffany South—a former officer with the Sandia Pueblo Police Department (Plaintiff) filed a complaint for violation of the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMHRA), retaliatory discharge, and tortious inference with contract against Defendants-Appellees Isaac Lujan, William Duran, and Mary-Alice Brogdon (collectively, Defendants) in their individual capacities. The district court granted Appellees’ motion to dismiss based on lack of jurisdiction. Because the record on appeal is insufficient to permit review, we reverse and remand for factual development on the issues relevant to state court jurisdiction.

Keweenaw Bay Judicial Crisis

Here is the new report, “Judges suspended by Tribal Council following KBIC civil lawsuit hearing.”

Note that the tribal judicial code treats the judiciary as a branch of government on par with the legislative and executive branches.

Indian Law Section Program for Michigan State Bar Meeting — Sept. 18, 2014

AMERICAN INDIAN LAW SECTION OF THE STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN
Annual Business Meeting & Program

This event is offered in conjunction with the Bar’s Annual Meeting

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Business Meeting: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Program: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Registration is requested to allow for proper facilities planning. Visit the Bar’s Annual Meeting page for more details.

Michigan v. Bay Mills
A look at the key issues in the recent Supreme Court case, Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community.
Speakers: Riyaz Kanji, Kanji & Katzen PLLC, Ann Arbor
Kathryn Tierney, Bay Mills Indian Community, Brimley
Louis Reinwasser, State of Michigan, Environment Natural Res. & Agric. Div., Lansing

2014 Tecumseh Peacekeeping Award recipient:  Assistant United States Attorney Jeff J. Davis

National Congress of American Indians Job Posting — DC Staff Attorney

Here.

American Indian Law Center Announces “TRANSITIONS: 7th Annual Tribal Leadership Conference”

What:   Transitions: 7th Annual Tribal Leadership Conference

When:   September 16-17, 2014

Where:   Isleta Resort & Casino, 11000 Broadway SE,  Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registration Deadline:  September 10, 2014
Registration Fee:  $125.00

Contact:  Valerie S. Begay at (505) 277-5462 or begay@law.unm.edu for additional questions.

Transitions14_RegistrationForm

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Dear Tribal Leaders, Key Tribal Administrators, Tribal Court Judges, Court Administrators/Clerks and Colleagues:

The American Indian Law Center, Inc. (AILC) is pleased to announce our 7th Annual Tribal Leadership Conference:  TRANSITIONS, September 16-17, 2014 at the Isleta Resort and Casino in Isleta Pueblo, NM.

We are writing to cordially invite you to participate, learn, and share your experiences and thoughts on leadership at our conference. Our compelling sessions and distinguished speakers will engage participants in a discourse on federal, state, and local issues important to tribal nations.

Attached is the registration form with details for hotel registration and additional conference details.  Please contact the AILC at (505) 277-5462 or begay@law.unm.edu for any questions.

An Agenda will provided as soon as it is available.  We look forward to your participation.

AMERICAN INDIAN LAW CENTER, INC.

Email: begay@law.unm.edu
(505) 277-5462
(505) 277-1035 Fax
www.ailc-inc.org