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The Militarization of Indian Country
Winona LaDuke
When it was recently revealed that U.S. Navy Seals had codenamed Osama bin Laden “Geronimo,” members of the Native American community were insulted that a Native patriot’s name had been used as a moniker for the most wanted terrorist in the world. As Winona LaDuke’s newest book demonstrates, the appropriation of Native names and imagery by the U.S. military is nothing new, from Blackhawk and Kiowa helicopters to “Shock and Awe” campaigns, a reference to the Wounded Knee Massacre. From their use of Native names to the outright poisoning of Native peoples for testing, the U.S. military’s impact on Indian Country has a long and troubled history and is, as evidenced by recent events, ongoing. LaDuke’s stirring book delves into the present and past of the U.S. military, as well as America’s fascination with Native Americans and their culture. The book examines decades of nuclear testing, weapons testing, chemical weapons storage, and bombing of Native American lands. The author also discusses the cultural change in Native communities associated with militarization and the fact that Native America has the highest proportion of living veterans as well as the highest levels of enlistment.
Forthcoming in 2013. Contents will be available soon.
With Sean Aaron Cruz
Website here. 
Centering Anishinaabeg Studies
Understanding the World through Stories
Edited by
Jill Doerfler
Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair
Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark
For the Anishinaabeg people, who span a vast geographic region from the Great Lakes to the Plains and beyond, stories are vessels of knowledge. They are bagijiganan, offerings of the possibilities within Anishinaabeg life. Existing along a broad narrative spectrum, from aadizookaanag (traditional or sacred narratives) to dibaajimowinan (histories and news)—as well as everything in between—storytelling is one of the central practices and methods of individual and community existence. Stories create and understand, survive and endure, revitalize and persist. They honor the past, recognize the present, and provide visions of the future. In remembering, (re)making, and (re)writing stories, Anishinaabeg storytellers have forged a well-traveled path of agency, resistance, and resurgence. Respecting this tradition, this groundbreaking anthology features twenty-four contributors who utilize creative and critical approaches to propose that this people’s stories carry dynamic answers to questions posed within Anishinaabeg communities, nations, and the world at large. Examining a range of stories and storytellers across time and space, each contributor explores how narratives form a cultural, political, and historical foundation for Anishinaabeg Studies. Written by Anishinaabeg and non-Anishinaabeg scholars, storytellers, and activists, these essays draw upon the power of cultural expression to illustrate active and ongoing senses of Anishinaabeg life. They are new and dynamic bagijiganan, revealing a viable and sustainable center for Anishinaabeg Studies, what it has been, what it is, what it can be.
“Centering Anishinaabeg Studies is a path-breaking book that features fascinating contributions from many of the finest scholars working in the field today. Ranging widely across methodological perspectives and the breadth of the Anishinaabe world, this book is indispensible for the field and a model for future work in Indigenous Studies.”
—Jean M. O’Brien, University of Minnesota
Available February 2013.
American Indian Studies Series
World rights; for sales to Canada, contact University of Manitoba Press
436 pp., 6.00″ x 9.00″, February 2013
Paper, $29.95,
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Time: 11 a.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Adrian Smith, JD, MSW, NICWA government affairs associate
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear the case Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, a South Carolina adoption case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act. This high profile and emotionally charged case has garnered significant attention in the past year. Oral arguments are expected to occur in late April, and a decision announced shortly thereafter.
The National Indian Child Welfare Association will host a webinar for those interested in learning:
This free webinar is open to all. Register here.
Hat tip to NILL’s blog.
Information here (pdf).
Okemos Conference Center 2187 University Park Dr. Okemos, MI 48864
9:15-10:00 a.m.
Registration
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Healing From History: A Historical Context of ICWA and MIFPA Legislation
Hon. Allie Greenleaf Maldonado, Chief Judge, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Putting the “Act” Into Action: Exploring ICWA and MIFPA Compliance Through Interactive Case Scenarios
Annette D. Nickel, Prosecutor/Presenting Officer, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Case Scenarios, Cont’d.
2:00-2:15 p.m.
Break
2:15-3:00 p.m.
Lessons Learned: An Open Dialogue About Implementation, Practice, and Frequently Asked Questions
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Legislation and Collaboration: Building Blocks to Healthy Tribal – State Relationships
Hon. Timothy P. Connors, Judge, Washtenaw County Circuit Court
Details here:
Conference registration includes two days of information-packed sessions, an evening reception and networking lunches on both days. ($260.00 early bird registration / $350.00 after March 1, 2013 and on-site.)
See Conference Overview and Draft Agenda for more information.
Choose up to two, three-hour training sessions to attend on the day before the full conference. ($75.00 per session / $100.00 for two sessions)
See Pre-Conference Agenda for more information.
First Peoples Fund Seeks VP of Ops & Programs in Rapid City
First Peoples Fund (FPF) is seeking a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic and process-minded leader to help meet its growing needs. Under direction of and reporting to the president, the vice president of operations and programs will have both internal and external-facing responsibilities, ranging from delivery of services, organizational development, administration and human resources. The VP of Operations must be able to bring efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity and effectiveness of the organization, while also respecting and retaining the cultural values that are the heart of First Peoples Fund.
Founded in 1995, FPF’s mission is to honor and support the creative community-centered First Peoples artists; and nurture the collective spirit® that allows them to sustain their peoples. Its vision is to communicate to the world the roots and philosophy of Indigenous artistic expression and its relationship to the collective spirit of First Peoples. FPF strives to provide support and voice to the creative Indigenous artists who share their inspiration, wisdom, knowledge and gifts with their communities.
This is a full-time, exempt position to be filled in FPF’s central office in Rapid City, South Dakota. In 2013, FPF will have a satellite office in Minnesota’s Twin Cities (Minneapolis/Saint Paul).
Education & Experience: Master’s degree required or equivalent demonstrated in programmatic operations leadership, administrative capability in the for-profit and/or nonprofit arenas, preferably dealing with economic/community development in Native communities.
To request a copy of the full position description, please email info@firstpeoplesfund.org. Resumes may be submitted via email to info@firstpeoplesfund.org or by regular mail to First Peoples Fund, PO Box 2977, Rapid City, SD 57709-2977.
Position is open until filled and salary depends upon experience.
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Evie Holzer, eholzer@ou.edu
NORMAN – The University of Oklahoma American Indian Law Review, Student Bar Association, Native American Law Student Association, and Native American Studies program present the Overcoming Barriers Symposium with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the College of Law, 300 Timberdell Road in Norman.
This daylong symposium blends the richness of Native American culture with the profound legal landscapes facing America’s tribes. Some of the most renowned scholars and practitioners will exchange their wisdom on resolving intra-tribal conflict and defining jurisdictional boundaries. Symposium participants will also have the opportunity to take a Native American Art tour on display at the OU College of Law and experience musical entertainment by Native American musicians.
Symposium presenters include:
• Kevin Washburn, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
• David Mullon, Staff Director and Chief Counsel, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
• Ed Kneedler, Deputy Solicitor General of the United States
• Leroy Sage Not Afraid, Justice of the Peace, Big Horn County, Montana
• Tracy Toulou, Director of the Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
• Barbara Smith, Chief Justice, Chickasaw Supreme Court
For additional information and to view the full symposium agenda, go to www.law.ou.edu/ailrsymposium or contact Paige Hoster at paigehoster@ou.edu or Chris Thompson at christhompson@ou.edu.
National NALSA Moot Court Competition
Lewis & Clark Law School is hosting the National NALSA Moot Court Competition (http://nationalnalsa.org/events/mootcourt/)(http://law.lclark.edu/student_groups/nalsa/moot_court/) this spring and we are in need of volunteers to be “judges” during the competition.
The competition is designed to simulate the practice of law. The annual event requires competing law students, in 2-person teams, to conduct research and write legal briefs, without assistance from professors or others, and argue against other student teams at the competition. The National NALSA Moot Court Competition is the largest National Moot Court Competition that focuses on Native American issues. This year, we have 60 teams competing from 24 law schools.
Professor Robert Miller is the competition problem writer and our development team is working hard to organize a successful National NALSA Moot Court Competition. The competition problem can be found here. You can also register for the competition on our website.
Being a judge will not require a specialty in Federal Indian law. The basic skills of oral advocacy is what will be judged and the Moot Court development team will provide all judges will a bench memo that provide the problem, issues, and potential arguments of the competition along with an orientation the night before the Friday competition day.
The competition rounds will be held on February 22-23, 2013 and will require close to 200 judges to execute. There are three rounds of competitions to determine which teams will advance to the final rounds on Saturday.
Hosting this event necessitates assistance from our legal community and we need your help! We need judges on the first day of the competition: Friday, February 22, 2013.
If you are interested in judging during the competition, please just click here and fill out this form.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact nalsa@lclark.edu. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you in February!
Financial Administrative Specialist
Salary Range: $62,467.00 To $81,204.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Thursday, January 24, 2013 to Friday, February 08, 2013
Series & Grade: Ad-0501-11 (Equivalent to GS-11)
Position Information: Full Time – Excepted Service Permanent
Duty Location: Washington, DC
Job Summary
This position is located with the National Indian Gaming Commission in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for performing, providing, obtaining, and/or advising on a variety of administrative services essential to the efficient operation of the Division of Finance. The incumbent provides administrative support to the Commission, and other members of the senior staff as needed with responsibility for a full range of services essential to the direction and operation of the office.
The major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Coordinates the surname process related to the management contract approval process. Responsible for the distribution of all outgoing correspondence, including the approval letter for management contracts/amendments, background investigation time & expense invoices, etc. for the Division of Finance. Responsible for records management and the coordination of the records management activities/tasks. Serves as the key liaison with the records management vendor. Serves as the administrator for the credit card applications, terminations, and investigations. Assists the NIGC employees in issues related to their travel credit cards. Monitors and reviews the monthly credit card statements. Serves as the administrator for the Reasonable Accommodation approval process. Oversees the purchase of all office supplies for the agency. Reviews and reconciles monthly corporate purchase card statement and forwards to the Executive Administrator and the Director of Finance for signatures. Serves as the backup for the data input and report access for the FBMS financial system.
Qualifications:
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09). A degree in finance, business management, accounting or other related field is preferred but not required. Specific working experience in helping the administrative function related to finance and accounting operations is preferred.
Specialized Experience:
Specialized experience is defined as Extensive knowledge of policies, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines in relation to administrative services to include but not limited government charge card policies, reasonable accommodation processes and knowledge of the FBMS financial system. Technical knowledge of the principles and practices of finance, accounting and business administration is required. Ability to effectively present financial management needs to resolve problems, and provide recommendations for correcting or improving the program. Detailed knowledge of financial policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems. Analyze financial activities and develop functional logic for new and revised automated financial management systems. ****Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. ****
For full job description and application information visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/336333000
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