As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this groundbreaking symposium reexamines the promises—and unfinished work—of the American Revolution. Bringing together leading scholars, judges, practitioners, and advocates, The Unfinished American Revolution explores how the principles of equality, self-government, and consent of the governed have shaped—and often failed to shape—the constitutional relationship between the United States, Native nations, and U.S. territories.
Timed to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Insular Cases and the 175th anniversary of the Indian Appropriations Act, the symposium will examine the enduring legacies of territorial governance, federal Indian law, and plenary power. Through interdisciplinary panels and forward-looking discussions, participants will confront some of the most pressing constitutional questions of our time: Who belongs within the American constitutional community? What does self-determination mean in the twenty-first century? And what would it take to finally fulfill the promises of 1776 for all peoples under U.S. sovereignty?
Join Seattle University School of Law for the 9th Annual Innovation and Technology Law Conference, a virtual gathering exploring Indigenous Perspectives on AI: Appropriation, Regulation, and Innovation.
Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Virtual event
Register to receive the Zoom link the day before the event
Presented by the Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) Institute and the SITIE Initiative, and co-sponsored by the Northwest Center for Indigenous Law, Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental & Innovation Law (SJTEIL), and the American Indian Law Journal, this year’s conference brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and Indigenous leaders.
Through a full day of panels and discussion, you’ll gain insight into:
The legal and ethical implications of cultural appropriation in AI
Indigenous data sovereignty and emerging frameworks
AI regulation through the lens of tribal sovereignty
Innovative models led by Indigenous technologists and communities
View the full agenda and speaker lineup on the SITIE Conference event page. Register now to be part of this timely and critical conversation.
Kristen Carpenter, Dylan Hedden-Nicely, and Angela RileyEmerging Scholars Panel — James Campbell, Holly James, Grace Carson, and Crispin SouthJunior Scholars Panel 1 — Amanda WhiteEagle, Lauren van Schilfgaarde, Liz Reese, and Paul Spruhan
Turtle Talk 
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