Minnesota SCT Rules McGirt Inapplicable in Minnesota

It’s ‘cuz of PL280 (and, yeah, I know you’re out there Red Lakers, so chill). Here is the opinion in Martin v. State of Minnesota:

Idaho Federal Court Dismisses Northwestern Shoshone Hunting Rights Claim

Here are the materials in Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation v. State of Idaho (D. Idaho):

Eighth Circuit Rejects MHA Nation Citizens’ Voting Rights Suit

Here is the opinion in Cross v. Fox.

Briefs:

Lower court materials here.

Fort Berthold Agency

Detroit Cobras: “As Long as I Have You” in 2008

Rachel Nagy walked on last weekend. She was an amazing singer, hilarious, and profane.
The Cobras at the Magic Stick in 2013, opening with “I’ll Keep Holding On,” a cover of the Marvelettes.

MSU Indigenous Law & Policy Center Winter Newsletter

As 2022 begins, the Michigan State University College of Law Indigenous Law & Policy Center invites you to join us in reflecting upon and celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of our students, faculty, alumni, and community in 2021. Please view our winter newsletter, and stay up to date on current events in Indian law with Turtle Talk and follow us on social media for information on future events!

Follow & Contact Us:

Twitter: @ILPCTurtleTalk 

Instagram: @ilpc_turtletalk 

Email: indigenous@law.msu.edu

Fifth Circuit Affirms 3-Year Prison Term for Theft of $18K from Choctaw Casino

Here are the materials in United States v. Nickey:

Unpublished opinion:

Briefs:

JUDGES NEEDED – 30th Annual National Native American Moot Court Competition on February 26-27th, 2022

JUDGES NEEDED FOR NATIONAL NALSA MOOT COURT COMPETITION

Colorado Law is hosting the 30th Annual National NALSA Moot Court
Competition on February 26-27th, 2022, virtually via Zoom. Law students from
across the country will take on the challenge of writing and arguing the most
compelling federal Indian law and tribal governance issues. Teams of two students
will write an appellate brief and give oral arguments addressing the same legal
problem using their own unique legal theories.

We are in need of Oral Argument Judges to sit on a panel of three and
individually score competitors via Zoom. Each Judge can determine the number of
rounds they participate in based on their availability. Please see our website rules
(https://www.nnalsamootcourt2022.com/downloads) if you are unsure whether you
qualify as a judge.

Volunteer Judges are critical to the success of this competition and we would
greatly appreciate your support. If you are interested in judging, sign up via the
form on our website: https://www.nnalsamootcourt2022.com/volunteer

If you have any questions or concerns, please email:
nationnalsa.mootcourt@gmail.com

Online Domestic/Family Violence Advocacy Training January 25-26, 2022

The Karuk Tribe, in partnership with Tribal Justice Support, Office of Justice Services, U.S. Department of the Interior–Indian Affairs, is hosting an online Domestic/Family Violence Advocacy training January 25-26, 2022.

Domestic/Family Violence Advocacy Training – January 25-26, 2022

Because Violence is Not Traditional

Are you, or someone you love, experiencing domestic/family violence? Do you present domestic/family violence cases in tribal court?
Gain direct knowledge from experienced tribal court judges, legal practitioners, and powerful interactive exercises.
Attend one or both days from any place with internet access via Zoom.

Day 1 is open to all and includes:
• What is domestic/family violence?
• Recognize the warning signs.
• How and where to get help.
• Obtaining a protective order.

Day 2 focuses on presenting domestic
violence matters in tribal court including
court arguments and witness examination.

For more information, or to register, email:
training@native-knowledge.com.

Native America Calling: The Native political issues to watch (Today!)

Here.

The description:

One year on from the start of Deb Haaland’s historic term as America’s first Indigenous Interior Secretary, Native political watchers give their insights into the major issues likely to make waves in 2022. Experts have their eyes on the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the jurisdiction questions unfolding in Oklahoma, rising Native political leaders and the back-and-forth over protecting important land.

Guests:

Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) – law professor at Michigan State University’s college of law and author of the “Turtle Talk” blog

Dr. Laura Harjo (Muscogee Creek Nation) – associate professor in Native American studies at OU and an affiliated faculty in the University of Oklahoma’s regional and city planning program

Kandi White (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara) – Native energy & climate campaign coordinator for the Indigenous Environmental Network

Edgar Blatchford (Inupiaq and Yupik) – associate professor of Alaska Native studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage and former chairman of the board

Lani Guinier Walks On

NYTs, here.

Professor Guinier came to the 2021 Michigan State Law Review symposium on Wenona Singel’s paper, “Indian Tribes and Human Rights Accountability.”

Prof. Guinier (center), with Gerald Torres (left) and Joe Gone (right)

This one hurts a lot. Singel’s tribute on FB is worth a read.

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