Here is “Tribal judge is named MiLW’s ‘Woman of the Year.’
This is outstanding news! Izhaadaa giizhigowaande!
Michigan Indian
Free MIFPA Training — Sept. 25, 2014
Here: 092514 PA Final
SCAO-Child Welfare Services is hosting a FREE live training program, The Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act Changes the Game: Turning ICWA from Chess to Checkers, in Grand Rapids on Thursday, September 25, 2014.
NYTs Article on German Museums and American Indian Scalps
Here.
News Update in KBIC Judicial Crisis — Utilities Shut Off
Here is the news article, “KBIC moves tribal court.”
Colorado Law School Symposium on Michigan v. Bay Mills — Agenda
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.
2014 Pottawatomi Gathering Judicial Conference
At the Gun Lake Tribe’s moon pavilion.
Spartans representing.
Delicious feast!
Sixth Circuit Vacates and Remands Saginaw Chippewa/NLRB Decision in Light of Noel Canning
Here:
CA6 Order Vacating and Remanding
The court held moot the Saginaw Chippewa motion for abeyance.
Materials here.
MSU seeks new Director for Native American Institute
The official position announcement is located here, and the job posting number is 9891.
The Native American Institute (NAI) works with tribes, Native American organizations, and various Michigan State University units to enhance the sovereignty, cultural continuity, and well-being of tribes, Native American communities, and Native American people.
Located in MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, NAI undertakes outreach and engagement scholarship. NAI works across units in the College and the University. Of special note is NAI’s close working relationship with MSU Extension (MSUE). NAI and MSUE jointly administer two tribally-focused MSU Extension programs.
NAI is undergoing a reorganization of purpose, approach, and strategy to best assist Michigan’s Native American population. The Director will provide leadership for this effort in concert with Native American communities and university stakeholders, thereby carrying NAI into its next phase of vibrant community engagement.
The Director will be responsible for all aspects of leading and managing NAI. Specific responsibilities include: managing NAI faculty and academic staff; coordinating program planning efforts in partnership with community members and the NAI Advisory Group; co-directing the Building Strong Sovereign Nations tribal governance training program undertaken collaboratively with MSU Extension and the Indigenous Law and Policy Center; co-directing the Michigan Federally-recognized Tribes Extension Program and MSU Extension; nurturing new scholarly initiatives tied to NAI’s outreach and research-oriented mission; generating external funding; and building productive collaborations across the university. The Director will hire and conduct academic staff evaluations; manage NAI resources and its budget; promote program excellence; ensure program accountability; and network with a variety of related units and constituencies, on- and off-campus.
The minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in urban and regional development or a related field. The Director duties will extend for 5 years with the possibility of renewal. Additional duties of the faculty member selected will be devoted to work in what will become the director’s tenure academic department or school. Academic record must be commensurate with tenure system appointment.
Saginaw Chippewa (Sur)Reply to NLRB Reply in Support of Its Motion for Vacature and Remand
Here:
SCIT Surreply re NLRB Remand Motion [& In Support of Abeyance Motion]
(Now) complete briefing here:
Sag Chip Motion to Hold Appeal in Abeyance
Turtle Talk 
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