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Leech Lake Seeks College President

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Leech Lake Tribal College is conducting a search for a new president.  The full booklet describing the search can be downloaded here.

Dr. Alan Ray Presidential Inauguration – Elmhurst College

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

I had the pleasure of attending the inauguration of Cherokee citizen and scholar Dr. Alan Ray as the 13th President of Elmhurst College (near Chicago).  Details about the event including a photo gallery here.  Congratulations and best wishes. 

Temporary Break

Monday, April 28th, 2008

There will be no blog postings over the next two weeks.  When we return, there will be a new Cherokee/Choctaw "usti/allonsi" to introduce from Tahlequah. 

More on Tobacco Tax

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Cherokee Nation argues for reduction in tax rate under compact based on most-favored nations clause. New story in today’s Tulsa World Story and recent blog post on this issue here

Indian Preference Lawsuit

Monday, April 7th, 2008

The federal district court for DC made a preliminary ruling in an Indian preference case brought by a group of employees who work inside the Dept. of Interior, but not within the BIA.  The ruling states that Indian preference applies to other agencies/offices within Interior, not just the BIA.  Court ruling available in pdf here.   

Spring Break

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Post will resume on March 22nd, following spring break.   

National Indian Law Library Updates

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

The National Indian Law Library (NILL) hosted by Native American Rights Funds has just updated their excellent on-line research page.   The page contains recent cases, and in some instances, oral argument transcripts.