Here:
A Tribal Attorney position was posted this morning at KBIC. Please feel free to forward this opportunity.
http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/content/personnel
http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/sites/default/files/open/Attorney%203-2015.pdf
Michigan Indian
Sault Tribe Motion to Dismiss Michigan Gaming Suit
Here are the new materials in the case captioned State of Michigan v. Payment (W.D. Mich.):
2015-03-20 Brief in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint
2015-03-20 Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint
71 Michigan Response to Motion to Dismiss
The state’s amended complaint is here.
Traverse City to Decide What to Do with 7000 Native Artifacts
Here is “What’s Next For The Con Foster Collection?”
According to the article, “The city is likely in violation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) of 1990, which outlines a process for returning certain Native American cultural items to lineal descendants.”
Pro Se Effort Challenging Michigan DNR Land Sale to Mining Company Fails
Here are the materials in Bellfy v. Creagh (W.D. Mich.):
An excerpt:
This matter is before the Court on Plaintiffs’ ex parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (docket # 2), filed today. Plaintiffs seek to “enjoin Defendant, or other State of Michigan officers, employees, agencies, subdivisions, successors, or assigns” from approving a proposed sale of State land in the Upper Peninsula. (docket # 2.) Plaintiffs contend that the sale would impair their rights under the 1836 Treaty of Washington and in a 2007 Consent Decree reaffirming those rights. The Consent Decree is the subject of another case in this District, United States of America v. State of Michigan, et al., No. 2:73-CV-26 (W.D. Mich. November 2, 2007) (consent decree, docket # 1799), currently assigned to Chief Judge Paul Maloney. The Consent Decree not only addresses substantive rights of the parties, but also describes detailed alternative dispute resolution procedures. (docket # 1799, pp. 62-67.) The nature of the claim Plaintiffs are attempting to assert pro se appear to touch on both procedural and substantive provisions of the Consent Decree.
Michigan Indian Education Critical Issues Conference
Frank and Rochelle Ettawageshik
The “Indigi-Sisters”, including Eva Petoskey, Linda Woods, and Arlene Kashata
Owen and Emmett advertising for their mom and dad’s talks
Reposting for Nottawaseppi Huron Band Potawatomi Associate Judge
POSTING FOR THE
ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI TRIBAL COURT
SUMMARY:
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks an Associate Judge of the Tribal Court to be appointed for an initial term of two (2) years. This is a part-time position (estimated 25 hours per month) and will be compensated on an hourly basis.
The NHBP Constitution requires that the Chief Judge, Supreme Court Justices and Associate Judges must: have attained the age of thirty (30); be a licensed attorney in good standing; cannot be a Member of Tribal Council or running for a Tribal Council position or a Tribal employee; and never been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, a violent crime, felony, or a crime of fraud. Candidates must have experience in the practice of Indian law, whether in tribal, state or federal court(s). Judicial experience and 5 or more years experience as a licensed attorney and/or judge is preferred.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae and complete the Affirmation(s) that the applicant meets the requirements for appointment under NHBP Constitution. Documents must be submitted to the Legal Department no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 18, 2015. Applications may be submitted via mail or e-mail to: William Brooks, NHBP Chief Legal Counsel at: 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way, Fulton, MI 49052 or bbrooks@nhbpi.com. Applicants will also be required to submit to a background investigation and drug screen before confirmation of appointment.
For more information, including copy of the Affirmation form(s) to be completed as part of the application process, please visit the NHBP Legal Department website at: http://nhbpi.com/support/legal/
Midwest Alliance of Tribes, Impact Week in Washington D.C.
Multiple MSU ILPC alums in attendance, taking pictures of each other–Peter Vicaire, Veterans Affairs, speaking; photo by Karrie Wichtman, Rosette.
Congrats to Steve and Amy!
Best brief, third place
Congrats to Team Anishinaabe at the NNALSA Moot Court!
News Coverage of Drug-Related Banishments by Saginaw Chippewa
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.
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