Law Review Article - "Anishinaabe Law and The Round House"Matthew Fletcher wrote a great law review article on traditional dispute resolution see abstract below.Abstract: This paper addresses the Indian country criminal justice system’s difficulties through the context of the Great Lakes Anishinaabeg’s traditional customs, traditions, and laws, and their modern treatment of crime. Louise Erdrich’s The
Possible Funding Opportunity - Lannan Indigenous Community ProgramLannan Family Foundation is dedicated to cultural freedom with one of their programs being The Indigenous Communities Program (ICP). The ICP supports the resolve of Native Americans to renew their communities through their own institutions and traditions click here for more information (a link to funding requests can
Announcement - Courses for Tribal JudgesThe National Judicial College is holding courses in Advanced Tribal Court Management (June 19-22nd), Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (August 21-24), and Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence, and Control (October 23-26). For more information and to register click on the link below!http://www.judges.org/courses/courses-by-judge-type/tribal/
Alaska Southeast Tribal Justice Court GrowsAlaska Public Media highlights work being done in Southeast Tribal Court, one major focus is developing systems for young offenders, as well as those at risk of getting into trouble. That includes an early diversion program, which offers counseling and tutoring while encouraging involvement with extended family and cultural activities.“If
IPI Shares Peacemaking Knowledge at 7th Annual Cyber ConferenceRecently, members of the IPI participated in the 7th Annual International Cyber-Conference in Dispute Resolution hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This year’s conference focused on terrorism and indigenous peacemaking. The indigenous peacemaking dialogue was hosted by Polly Hyslop, Brett Lee Shelton, Robert Yazzie, and Mike
Peace Circles Models - A Virtual Circle on PeacemakingWhen: Monday, April 24, 2017Time: 12 pm PT/1 pm MT/2 om CT/ 3 pm ET (90 minutes)Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative advisory board members Cheryl Fairbanks, Robert Yazzie, Shawn Watts, and Brett Lee Shelton will present during this webinar. See flyer below for more information
7th Annual International Cyber-Conference on Dispute ResolutionWhen: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 (use the helpful chart below to find your timezone)Session Time, AK Time, PDT Time, MDT Time, CDTStart of Conference 11:00 am noon
Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative Advisory Committee Meeting - PicturesIn congruence with the Lewis & Clark Law School colloquium in March, the IPI Advisory Committee held a meeting to provide guidance to the project and to discuss current and future work relating to the peacemaking work around the country. Frybread Productions was also present to capture some
Judge Tim Connors to Present at World Peacemaking ConferenceDate: April 1, 2017Where: University of Michigan at the Michigan League 911 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 40109. The conference is open to the public.Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative advisory committee member Tim Connors will present at a breakout session at 10:30 AM Saturday at the Rotary World
Lewis & Clark Hosts Colloquium - PicturesEarlier this month, the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative and Indian Child Welfare advocates came together at Lewis & Clark Law School for the ICWA & Peace Circles Colloquium. Below are a few of the pictures from a successful event with IPI Advisory Committee members and allies. Mike Petosky, Kevin Briscoe, and
48th Annual National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference is Accepting Requests for Presentation ProposalsDate: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 – Friday, October 13, 2017Where: Isleta Resort & Casino – Albuquerque, NMConference Theme: “Tribal Justice: Building and Strengthening Relationships and Partnerships”The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) is soliciting requests for presentation proposals for their annual
Michigan Judicial Institute – Advanced New Judges SeminarDate: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:00 AM – Friday March, 31, 2017 4:00 PMWhere: Crowne Plaza Hotel- Lansing, MIMichigan Judicial Institute is holding a two day seminar packed with a variety of topics. NARF’s Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative project’s Advisory Committee member Hon. Timothy Connors is hosting a roundtable
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