The Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law are taking submissions for upcoming issues. They are specifically seeking out articles and comments focused on indigenous issues and particularly the intersection of environmental/natural resource/energy/water law with federal Indian law and international Indigenous human rights law. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Here are the materials in Kialegee Tribal Town v. Dept. of the Interior (D.D.C.):
Here are the materials in Roeman v. United States (D.S.D.):
Join the Bureau of Indian Education in Oklahoma City on October 4th for the 2022 Native Language Summit. Experts will be leading discussions on integrating Native language instruction into educational settings and strengthening community consultation around Native languages.
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Join the California Indian Law Association for CILA’s 22nd Annual Conference at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, October 2-4, 2022. Space is limited – register now. Live-stream option will be available.
Came across this short note in Indian Talk, a 1973 newsletter by and about Michigan Indians and a precursor to the original Turtle Talk, referencing a federal lawsuit filed to have Michigan public law 750.160 declared unconstitutional. That law prohibited Dr. Frankenstein and others from digging up graves, but granted an exception to Indiana Jones in case he found some Indian bones:
Shay Elbaum at the Michigan law library found a 1974 law repealing the part about “aboriginal inhabitants.”
Can’t find a record of the lawsuit, however. It probably went away when the state legislature repealed the exception.
Here is the unpublished opinion in Hinmon v. Accohannock Indian Tribe:
Here is the order in People v. Covey:
Can’t post briefs because Michigan’s courts do not make them available online.
Here.
Here are the materials in Desiderio v. National Congress of American Indians (D.D.C.):
1-1 DC Superior Court Complaint
10 NCAI Response to Show Cause Order
Turtle Talk 
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