Though they’re competing with our own Cohen panel on March 28, I have to point out the good work that the U of M NALSA is going in continuing the long-standing tradition of “Law Days” at the law school. Here is this year’s flyer — American Indian Law Day 2008
Announcements
George Cornell Honored with MSU Lifetime Achievement Award
From MSU Today:
· George Cornell, director of the Native American Institute in the College of AgricultureCollege of Social Science and professor in interdepartmental studies in the College of Arts and Letters, is a tireless advocate for American Indians and especially the native peoples of Michigan. He will receive a Lifetime Achievement award. and Natural Resources, professor of history in the
Cornell helped establish the Nokomis Learning Center in Okemos and was a co-founder of the American Indian Studies program at the university. He established the Native American Institute at MSU, which provides training, technical assistance, research and educational assistance to Michigan’s American Indian tribes and organizations, serves Michigan state officials and lawmakers by offering information on policies regarding American Indians.
Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Assn Call for Papers
“VISIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY”
Conference: June 18-20, 2008
Algoma University College, Sault Ste. Marie
The Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association (CINSA) Conference 2008 will be hosted by the Community Economic and Social Development (CESD) department of Algoma University College on June 18 to 20, 2008.
Come help celebrate the new initiatives that Algoma University (which is seeking independence from Laurentian University) and Shingwauk Education Trust is taking towards meeting Shingwauk’s vision.
The social, economic, political and cultural vibrancy of Indigenous communities across Canada have been profoundly affected by colonization, and many communities are struggling. At the same time the resilience of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and indeed around the world, continue to provide hope and inspiration to those who seek a sustainable future.
CINSA 2008 is now accepting abstracts for papers. For more information on submitting papers, please download the following pdf. Call for papers.
House Resources Committee Hearing re: New Fee-to-Trust Guidance Announced
From Indianz:
The House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, February 27, to discuss the Bush administration’s new land-into-trust policy.
In January, assistant secretary Carl Artman issued guidelines that make it harder for tribes to take land into trust for off-reservation casinos. More scrutiny will be applied to gaming sites that are hundreds of miles away from existing reservations. [See Bryan Newland’s excellent commentary on these new rules here.]
University of Arizona Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program Job Announcement
From Rob Williams:
The University of Arizona has now posted the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program Associate Director Position. Directions for applying and the job listing can be accessed here.
Lawrence Baca Awarded ABA “Spirit of Excellence Award”
From Mike McBride of Crowe Dunlevy:
The American Bar Association Commission on Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the Profession honored Lawrence R. Baca with a “Spirit of Excellence Award” on Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Beverly Hills at the 2008 Mid-Year meeting.The Commission honored Lawrence’s lifetime achievement of contributions to the field of federal Indian law and civil rights. He retired from the United States Department of Justice in Washington D.C. after over 30 years of service earlier this month. Excerpts from the program are attached.Congratulations to Lawrence!
Eddie Benton-Banai Talk in Grand Rapids on Saturday
Straight School, February 9, 2008, from 10-4.
Tsalagi Think Tank blog
Prof. Stacy Leeds just started a new blog at www.stacyleeds.com, called Tsalagi Think Tank. The blog is a Cherokee-centric blog about tribal law, good native governance and education.
Lewis & Clark Tribal Economic Development Symposium
From Lewis & Clark Law School:
Spring Symposium 2008 Schedule of Events
April 4, 2008
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
Dean Klonoff, Associate Dean Lisa LeSage
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address
Kevin Gover
Introductions by Professor Robert Miller
House Resources Committee Meeting re: BMIC and Sault Tribe Land Claims Settlement Bills — Feb. 6
The House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:
- H.R. 2176 (Stupak): To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.
- H.R. 4115 (Dingell): To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
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