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NIGC Affirms Approval of Ponca Tribe’s Gaming Ordinance on Remand from Federal Court

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order in In re: Gaming Ordinance of Ponca Tribe of Nebraska:

Revised Amendment to FDO – Ponca NE

The earlier federal court materials are here.

Indian Water Rights 101

May 2, 2019Monica Williamson

Water Rights Flyer_042219

See the draft agenda here. To register, email martelwes@gmail.com.

Pre-Law Workshop in Los Angeles

May 2, 2019Monica Williamson

Apply to the FREE Native Pre-Law Workshop co-hosted by California Indian Law Association and the National Native American Bar Association, June 7-8, 2019 in Los Angeles. Students who complete the workshop will receive an LSAT prep course scholarship, be paired with an attorney mentor, and will be welcomed into the California Indian Law community by receiving complementary registration to the 19^th Annual California Indian Law Conference October 3-4, 2019 at Graton Resort and Casino.

Applications are due this Friday, May 3, 2019.

While this program is geared towards current undergraduates, others who are thinking of applying to law school are welcome to apply.

Minnesota Public Radio: “And now this message from Save Lake Calhoun” AKA Bde Maka Ska

May 2, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Prior post here.

Second Circuit Briefs in Oneida Indian Nation v. Dept. of Interior

May 2, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

NY Oneida Appellant Brief

Federal Answer Brief

Lower court materials here.

Tenth Circuit Briefs in United States v. Uintah Valley Shoshone Tribe

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Appellant Brief

US Brief

Appellant Response Brief

Lower court materials here.

Seventh Circuit Affirms Stockbridge-Munsee v. Wisconsin/Ho-Chunk Nation

May 1, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Stockbridge-Munsee Community v. State of Wisconsin.

Briefs here.

Interior Starts Process to Undo Eagle Act Regulations to Allow Non-Indians to Access Eagle Feathers

May 1, 2019Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the notice:

2019-04-30 FR

An excerpt:

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received a petition for rulemaking, which asks the Service to revise the existing rules pertaining to the religious use of federally protected bird feathers. The petition is being published pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement entered into in 2016 by the United States with McAllen Grace Brethren Church and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Any changes to existing rules will be subject to a public comment period, and tribal consultation consistent with Executive Order 13175 and the Department of the Interior Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes. The Service seeks comments on the petition.