The Detroit Free Press is reporting the school’s Interim President made the announcement via email.
Previous coverage:
Shame on Eastern Michigan “Eagles”
Report: Native Americas plan protest against EMU’s use of Huron logo
UPDATE 8/12/15 0838:
Interim President’s letter is on EMU’s website.
A copy of the meeting minutes mentioned in the letter available here.
Whether you are a practitioner currently working in Indian Country, or looking to learn more about the exciting and broad field of Indian Law, do not miss the Fourth Annual Indian Law CLE. Please join the Indian Law Section at the Legendary Waters Resort and Casino in Bayfield, WI as we discuss current topics in Indian Law. This program will be submitted to the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for up to 8.0 CLE credits. We will also be submitting this program for ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credits.
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IBIA order affirming the decision of the Acting Alaska Regional Director here. The Board held that the Acting Alaska Regional Director’s decision was not arbitrary or capricious.
Newtok Village Council suit in federal court to prevent further interference from Newtok Traditional Council previously reported here. No new updates on that case.
The Newtok Village in Alaska needs to be relocated nine miles inland to avoid erosion, but a leadership controversy was preventing the release of $6.5 million from the federal government. The Tribe elected a new council in October 2012 and reaffirmed the election in a membership meeting June 2013, but the old council was still requesting funds and contracts with the BIA. The old council appealed the Regional Director’s decision to the DOI in August 2013. The new IBIA order will now allow the Tribe to move forward with the planning stages of the relocation, but many financial issues that arose under the old council’s mismanagement still need to be settled and at least one old council member has said that he will appeal: “It’s not even close to over yet. We are going to the highest court, even to the top of the White House.”
Begaye: Warnings there, but no one did anything
From the Durango Herald here
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Navajo as well as New Mexico and Arizona have been affected by this mine spill. More here.
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Closes August 19, application here.
Description:
As Deputy Director, partners with the Director in component-level leadership responsibilities, including policy- and program-related decision making, organizational development, strategic planning, and representation of the Office of Tribal Justice and the Department of Justice.
Incumbent advises the Director of the Office of Tribal Justice and senior Department of Justice leadership on significant tribal justice matters; participates in policy and legislative development and review; and represents the Office of Tribal Justice and the Department in meetings and conferences within and outside the Department.
Advises Department of Justice components litigating, protecting, or otherwise addressing Native American rights and/or related issues.
Confers and coordinates with attorneys and officials of the Department of Justice, other government agencies, and interested parties to provide guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Maintains liaison with federally recognized tribes, and works with the appropriate federal, tribal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups.
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