Here are the new materials in Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. City of Henryetta (N.D. Okla,):
Prior post here.
Oklahoma Federal Court Declines to Dismiss Creek Nation Suit against City of Henryetta
Tenth Circuit Reverses Indian Country Sexual Assault Conviction for Govt’s Failure to Show Defendant was “Non-Indian” Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
California COA Finds Court’s Inquiry into Indian Status Adequate
Alex Pearl on NAGPRA
M. Alexander Pearl has published “Corporeal Property and the Limits of NAGPRA” in the Fordham Law Review.
Here is an excerpt:
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act represents a pivotal but incomplete legislative effort to confront the enduring legacy of colonialism in the United States. NAGPRA addresses a specific and deeply troubling consequence of colonialism: the unlawful appropriation of Native American ancestors and cultural items by federal and federally funded institutions. Although it lays a critical foundation for repatriation and a sense of cultural justice, NAGPRA’s effectiveness is constrained by its grounding in Western legal traditions—especially its emphasis on corporeal, material property. To redress a wider range of harms suffered by Native communities, we must look beyond the statute’s current framework and embrace an expanded understanding of property, one that includes intangible rights based
in cultural harms and rights.
The Onion: “Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process”
Here.
University of South Dakota School of Law Seeking Indian Law Prof.
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law seeks to hire a Tenure Track Professor, with expertise in the fields of Indian Law and related subjects. USD Law has a long-standing institutional commitment to the field of Indian Law.
This position will start at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach our Indian Law course; the remainder of the course package will be subject to negotiation.
Individuals appointed to tenure-track positions are expected to fulfill the tripartite responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful applicant must be, or able to be, a licensed attorney in a United States jurisdiction (a state or the District of Columbia).
Inquires and applications can be submitted to Professor Hannah Haksgaard at Hannah.Haksgaard@usd.edu Application packages should include a cover letter and CV. Applications should be submitted by January 9th for full consideration.
New York Federal Court Dismisses “Native American Guardian’s Association” Suit Challenging New York Ban on Indian Sports Mascots for Lack of Standing
Here are the materials in Native American Guardian’s Association v. New York State Board of Regents (E.D. N.Y.):
TICA 2025 Pics — Part 3
GTB Wins Suit against Polluter
Here is the order in Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Burnette Foods Inc. (W.D. Mich.):
Prior post here.
Job Postings 11.14.25
If you have a new announcement, please share it with us by uploading the information requested on this Google Form. If you have any questions, please email the MSU College of Law Indigenous Law & Policy Center at indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Attorney II
Judicial Council of California, San Francisco or Sacramento, CA
The Attorney II provides legal support to the judicial branch, including the Tribal Court-State Court Forum and other advisory committees of the Judicial Council, individual judges, and other justice partners on matters related to the Indian Child Welfare ACT (ICWA), tribal issues related to the Violence Against Women Education Project (VAWEP), and other aspects of state and federal Indian law. This position drafts, develops, and revises rules and forms related to ICWA and federal Indian law issues as necessary; drafts legislative proposals on these issues; and provides technical assistance to judicial officers and justice partners concerning ICWA and federal Indian law issues. This position also develops curriculum, bench guides, and job aids (such as findings and orders charts, fact sheets, checklists, etc.) for judicial officers and justice partners concerning ICWA, VAWEP, and other aspects of state and federal Indian law. This position participates regularly in meetings convened by the California Department of Social Services, Office of Tribal Affairs, and assists judicial officers in several joint jurisdiction ICWA working groups and roundtables. Additional duties listed within the full job description. “Juris doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.
After passing a state bar, work experience as a Law Clerk to a federal or state judge prior to formal bar admission will be considered qualifying experience.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience representing clients in juvenile dependency proceedings.
Experience practicing federal Indian law.
Experience working with tribes, tribal courts, and tribal communities.
Salary: $13,383 – $16,058 per month . Open until filled. https://careers.jud.ca.gov/psc/HRPRDCG/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U&
Summer Law Clerk
Intertribal Court of Southern California, Valley Center, California
Under the supervision of the court solicitor, this position has responsibility for the provision of legal research and writing in support of the operation of the Intertribal Court of Southern California. Completion of at least one year of juris doctorate coursework at an institution accredited by the American Bar Association or the State Bar of California. Demonstrated interest in federal Indian and tribal law preferred.
Pay: $26.00 per hour. Open until filled. www.intertribalcourt.org/employment-opportunities
Staff Attorney
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Eagle Pass TX
Work with Native American individuals, families, organizations, and Tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian Law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, economic development, finance, tribal gaming, tribal governance, employment, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. May represent clients in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas.
Zero to five years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in good standing in Texas.”
Salary: $150,000.00 / annually. Closes Sunday, December 14, 2025
In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.
http://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/KT-Employment-Application-08302016.pdf
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