Turtle Talk

MAIBA will be co-hosting an extraordinary outreach event with the United States District Court, District of Minnesota and FBA-MN focusing on Indian treaty rights. As part of the event, the Why Treaties Matter Exhibit will be on display at the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis for two weeks in November. MAIBA will be co-hosting a kickoff reception on November 3, 2015 in the atrium of the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis for the outreach event. The Honorable Diane Humetewa (Hopi), the first Native American women appointed to an Article III Judgeship and the first enrolled tribal member to serve as a United States District Court Judge will be providing the keynote address at the kickoff reception. We hope to see you at the event. Miigwech and have a good day.

Public Reception to Kick Off Why Treaties Matter Outreach Event
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 4:30-7:00 pm
U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis
300 South Fourth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415

American Indian Prisoner Religious Freedom 2nd Amended Complaint

October 1, 2015Sarah M Donnelly

Here is the complaint in McCarter v. Beard (C.D. Cal.):

Doc 49 – McCarter RLUIPA 2nd Amended Complaint

Previous complaint posted here.

IBIA Opinion Rejecting Grand Traverse County’s Challenge to GTB Trust Land Acquisition

October 1, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners v. Acting Midwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs (61ibia273).

Op-Ed Supporting Tribe in Penobscot River Dispute

October 1, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is “We’re not giving them smallpox blankets, but we’re taking Penobscots’ river.”

Preliminary Agenda for the FBA’s November Indian Law Conference Now Available

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015Ann Tweedy

Early bird registration ends on Friday.

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Here’s the information:

Join the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Section on Tuesday, November 10 in Washington, DC for their 17th Annual Washington DC Indian Law Conference! In addition to a complimentary luncheon with our keynote speaker, distinguished speakers will be examining the impact of pivotal change in Indian Law. Schedules topics are listed below:
· Strengthening the Indian Child Welfare Act
· Positioning a Case before the Supreme Court
· Washington Football Team, Jim Thorpe, and Ownership of Indians
· Ethical Considerations in Ethical Development

Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this critical conversation!
Go to http://www.fedbar.org/DCIL15 for more information! You can also register online by clicking here!

Wyoming Federal Court Grants Ute Indian Tribe’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against BLM Fracking Rule

September 30, 2015Sarah M Donnelly

Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions here.