Tulalip Tribal Leader Retires

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Connecting on Civil Rights and Indian Affairs

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights will be hosting a conference focusing on American Indian Civil Rights Issues. The conference will be held on August 10-11 in Albuquerque, NM.

Please see Save the Date for more information.

Radio Project Planners and NCE Native Radio Stations

Dear Radio Project Planners and NCE Native Radio Stations;

On behalf of Native Public Media, I’m inviting you and your staff to join us for a one day meeting from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota. The one day meeting is an opportunity for you to meet Station staff from various tribal communities throughout the U.S. and hear firsthand from radio professionals about:

· Digital Storytelling;

· Using and Understanding Social Media;

· the Tribal Broadband Plan and what it means to Native Media;
and sound advice from Engineers on maintaining your radio station.

Coeur d’Alene police can arrest non-tribal members

Coeur d’Alene police can arrest non-tribal members

BOISE, Idaho – A county sheriff has agreed to restore arrest powers to police officers with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe that they haven’t had since a cross-deputization pact fell apart three years ago.
By Simmi Aujla, Associated Press Writer
Story Published: Apr 5, 2010 Story

Department of Justice - Tribal Nations Leadership Council

Department of Justice

Office of Public Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, February 19, 2010

Attorney General Holder Announces Creation of Tribal Nations Leadership Council. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the creation of the Justice Department’s Tribal Nations Leadership Council (TNLC), a group of tribal leaders from around the country that will advise him on issues critical to tribal communities. The TNLC marks the first time a council composed of tribal leaders selected by tribal governments will advise Justice Department leadership on an ongoing basis. The creation of the TNLC fulfills a pledge made by Attorney General Holder at the department’s Tribal Nations Listening Session in October 2009.

Tribal Nations Leadership Council

Elections for seats to the Department of Justice Tribal Nations Leadership Council will be held at the ATNI Mid-Year Conference May 17-20.

Tribal leaders in region 10 that are interested in serving on the Tribal Nations Leadership Council will need a resolution or letter of support from their tribe and submit to the ATNI office for candidacy .
Currently we have the following interested tribal candidates:
Leo Stewart, Council Member Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Reservation
John Stensgar, Vice-Chairman Colville Tribes
Leonard Forsman, Chairman Suquamish Tribes
Henry Cagey, Chairman Lummi Nation
Charles L. Morigeau, Councilman Confederated Salish and Kootenia Tribes
Jim Malatare, Councilman Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Marlin Fryberg Jr, Tulalip Tribes

Recommendations Letter

Office of Attorney General Letter

Charter

Statement by the President on the Passing of Wilma Mankiller

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

_______________________________________________________________________________________

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 6, 2010

Statement by the President on the Passing of Wilma Mankiller

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Wilma Mankiller today. As the Cherokee Nation's first female chief, she transformed the Nation-to-Nation relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the Federal Government, and served as an inspiration to women in Indian Country and across America. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she was recognized for her vision and commitment to a brighter future for all Americans. Her legacy will continue to encourage and motivate all who carry on her work. Michelle and I offer our condolences to Wilma's family, especially her husband Charlie and two daughters, Gina and Felicia, as well as the Cherokee Nation and all those who knew her and were touched by her good works.

BIA/TBAC Meeting

BIA/TBAC Meeting

May 18-19, 2010
Arlington, VA 22204
Sheraton National Hotel
900 S. Orme St.

For hotel reservations call 1-888-627-8210 or
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/biatr2
Cut off date for group rate rooms is April 23, 2010

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter highlights ATNI

Chehalis Tribal Newsletter highlights ATNI Winter conference 2010!

Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Meeting

Department of the Interior

Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is announcing that the No Child Left Behind School Facilities and Construction Negotiated Rulemaking Committee will hold its second meeting in Seattle, Washington. The Committee was established to prepare and submit a report or reports to the Secretary of the Interior setting out: a method for creating a catalog of school facilities; a list of school replacement and new construction needs of the interested parties and a formula for equitable distribution of funds to address those needs; a list of major and minor renovation needs of the interested parties and a formula for equitable distribution of funds to address those needs; and facilities standards for home‐living (dormitory) situations. The meetings are primarily for the deliberation

of Committee members.

To ensure we have adequate seating, please RSVP by April 8,

2010 to Regina.Gilbert@bia.gov

Flyer

Chehalis Tribe back in court over tax dispute

From indianz.com

Chehalis Tribe back in court over tax dispute
Monday, April 6, 2009
Filed Under: Business | Law

The Chehalis Tribe is asking a federal judge to block Thurston County, Washington, from assessing taxes on the Great Wolf Lodge.

The tribe says the county lacks authority to collect property taxes on the indoor water park and hotel. The tribe cites a determination from the state Department of Revenue to support its case.

The county, however, claims it can tax the portion of the resort that is not owned by the tribe. Great Wolf Resorts Inc., a non-Indian company, owns 49 percent of the business.

The lodge is located entirely on trust land.

Get the Story:
Hotel's taxation back in court (The Olympian 4/6)

ATNI Mid Year Conference 2010

ATNI Mid Year Conference 2010
At Spirit Mountain Casino Grande Ronde, Oregon
Hosted by
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde May 17-20, 2010

Conference Info

Register Now

To make reservations or check room availability please call:
(888) 668-7366 Use room block code: ATNI 2010 to recieve our conference rates! Standard & Deluxe $69.00 per night Suite $ 119.00 per night

Resolutions are Due to ATNI office May 10th

Please email to affiliatedtribes

Committee Agendas are Due May 3rd
Please email to Cleora Scott

17th Annual Northwest Tribal Transportation Symposium

17th Annual Northwest Tribal Transportation Symposium

April 19-22, 2010

Northwest Native Energy Conference

Northwest Native Energy Conference and Training

June 6-9, 2010

Kah-Nee-Tah High Desert Resort and Casino

NWIHA Quarterly Meeting

NWIHA Quarterly Meeting
May 12-13, 2010

Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Casino, 6823 Highway 8, Warm Springs, OR 97761
Reserve your sleeping room by calling 1-800-831-0100 (ask for Reservations, and refer to Group #2599NM) by Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the discounted rate of $75 per person plus tax. A limited number of smoking rooms
are available. Go to www.kahneeta.com for more information!