University of Montana: Day 3 of Indian Law Week
Happy Wednesday Readers:
The University of Montana -- Native American Law Students Association -- is hosting Indian Law Week starting today. Actually, the week-long event kicks off tonight with guest speaker State Superintendent Denise Juneau. I interviewed Shane Morigeau, NALSA president, and Maylinn Smith, director of the UM Indian Law Clinic last week. Check out the Tribal Scene Radio program show to listen to the interview. Also, I'll be interviewing keynote speakers and panelists for this week's Tribal Scene Radio show. So tune in for the live stream at KBGA Missoula or check out the archives for a recording of the show. The theme of Indian Law Week at UM this year is "Indian Education for All." The NALSA students and their professors have organized an event that will draw speakers from around the country to discuss issues that impact Indian Country and everyone who interacts with American Indians. The event is free and open to the public. Go to the UM Law School to listen to speakers. On Thursday, the NALSA students will present the Ray Cross and Elouise Cobell awards. Read on for more details:
Monday, April 12, 2010
Welcome and Keynote Address7:00 - 8:00 pmCommons area and Room 101Opening Drum - Chief Cliff, a Kootenai drum group from the Flathead Indian Reservation
Welcome - Dean Irma Russell
Key Note Address: "Obstacles in Indian Education and Why Indian Issues Need to be Incorporated"Denise Juneau, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
"Indian Law and the Court of the Conqueror"Noon - 1:30 pmCastles Center (Lunch provided)Approved for 1.5 CLE creditsRay Cross, Professor, The University of Montana School of LawEldena Bear Don’t Walk, Board of Directors for Plains Justice, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Crow Nation Appellate JudgeBrian Upton, Staff Attorney for Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
"Indian Child Welfare Act Compliance in Montana"Noon – 1:30 pmCastles Center (Lunch provided)Jennifer Hill-Hart, Margery Hunter Brown Research Fellow
"Incorporating Indian Issues into Primary, Secondary, Collegiate, and Law School Education: Problems and Limitations"4:30 - 6:00 pmRoom 101
Gyda Swaney, Associate Professor, The University of Montana, Department of PsychologyKristen Juras, Assistant Professor, The University of Montana School of LawCynthia Ford, Professor, The University of Montana School of LawJulie Cajune, Nkwusm (Salish Language Revitalization Institute), Development Director
"Importance of Incorporating Indian Issues in Educational Settings"6:30 - 7:30 pmRoom 101
Sam Deloria, Director, American Indian Graduate Center and former American Indian Law Center Director
Thursday, April 15, 2010
"Intersection of Environmental Law and Indian Law"Noon - 1:30 pmRoom 101 (Lunch provided)Approved for 1.5 CLE creditsElizabeth Kronk (Facilitator), Assistant Professor, The University of Montana School of LawAndy Huff, Legal Counsel in State Governors Office for Advisement on Indian Law Policy IssuesGail Small, Director, Native ActionRich W. Janssen, Acting Natural Resources Department Head, Division Manager of Environmental Protection, Natural Resources Department, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesEvening with NALSA Mix and Mingle6:00 pmLower Second Level$5 at the door includes appetizers and drinks
Banquet and Honoring of the Mi-Ha-Ka-Ta-Kis Award Recipient (Raymond Cross Award) and Elouise Cobell Award Recipient
Elouise Cobell Award – First Year of AwardElouise Cobell, Lead Plaintiff in Cobell v. Salazar
“Mi-Ha-Ka-Ta-Kis Award”- Joe McDonald, President, Salish Kootenai College
Flute Music Provided by Kasey Nicholson, Gros Ventre
Friday, April 16, 2010
"Ethical Issues within Indian Country and Substance Abuse/Mental Health Issues"1:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 101Free to Indian Law Section Members, $50.00 for Non-section membersApproved for 2 ethics CLE credits (includes 1 SAMI CLE credit)Maylinn Smith, Associate Professor, The University of Montana School of LawMike Larson, Montana State Bar, Hotline Counselor for Lawyers Helping Lawyers Network
To enroll in the Indian Law Section, visit the State Bar of Montana web site.
Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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