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Update: Tribal Law Journal 20th Anniversary Symposium
The Tribal Law Journal is hosting its 20th Anniversary Symposium on Honoring Indigenous Dispute Resolution. Speakers include Rep. Deb Haaland and the Honorable Robert Yazzie. There will also be a screening of Tribal Justice, with film panelists the Honorable Abby … Continue reading
Posted in Research
Tagged CLE, New Mexico, Tribal Law Journal
Pathways to the Legal Profession: Pre-Law Advisor Training Conference
Learn more and register here. About the Conference The Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference aims to increase the number of competitive Native law school applicants nationwide. Recent scholarship by the American Bar Association and others establishes that Native Americans … Continue reading
Posted in Research
Tagged American Indian Law Center, conference, New Mexico, Pipeline to Law Initiative, Pre Law Summer Institute, training
Update: New Mexico Annual Indian Law Section CLE (DATE CHANGED!)
The Indian Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar is hosting its annual CLE on Monday, December 10 from 9am to 12:15pm. The Indian Law Section’s annual program will focus on topics that will help the Indian law practitioner … Continue reading
Posted in Research
Tagged CLE, Indian Law Section, New Mexico
New Mexico’s Children’s Law Institute Conference Call for Presentations
2019 Call for Workshop Proposals I was just asked to speak at this event, and they also forwarded the call for presentations. So submit something, and we can hang out while we educate! We are looking for 1.5 hour long … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Author: Kate E. Fort, Child Welfare
Tagged call for proposals, Children's Law Institute, ICWA, New Mexico
Conner & Taggart on the Impact of Gaming on Indian Nations Nationally
Thaddieus W. Conner and William A. Taggart have published “Assessing the Impact of Indian Gaming on American Indian Nations: Is the House Winning?” in Social Science Quarterly. Send me an email if you need a copy. Abstract here: Objective. The objective of this … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, gaming, Scholarship
Tagged Indian gaming, New Mexico, Social Science Quarterly
Wall Street Journal article on protections for Mount Taylor in NM
The article describes struggles between the Acoma Pueblo, Pueblo of Laguna, Zuni, and Navajo and ranchers regarding whether Mt. Taylor should be protected from mining because of its sacred character.
Posted in Aboriginal Rights, Author: Ann Tweedy, cultural resources
Tagged Acoma Pueblo, Mt. Taylor, Navajo, New Mexico, Pueblo of Laguna, Wall Street Journal, Zuni
New Mexico State Police Officer Arrested by Laguna Tribal Police
Story and video on KOB News here.
Posted in Author: Adrea Korthase, Criminal
Tagged New Mexico, Pueblo of Laguna, tribal police
“Indian Education in New Mexico 2025” A Report
Here: NMIndianEdRpt2011Apr2411 From the executive summary: This study indicates that best practices in Indian education entail providing a culturally responsive education for Native students. Culturally responsive education requires systemic reform and transformation in educational ideologies. Such a task is not easily accomplished … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Education, Research
Tagged Indian education, New Mexico
New Mexico’s Sex Offender Law Not Applicable in Indian Country
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that Indians living in Indian Country, not employed or in school outside of Indian Country who were convicted of sex offenses in a court other than a New Mexico court, are not required … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Kate E. Fort, Criminal
Tagged New Mexico, personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction