Tribal Justice: Honoring Indigenous Dispute Resolution (Symposium Agenda)

The Tribal Law Journal (TLJ), founded in 1998 by Professor Christine Zuni Cruz is a legal journal dedicated to internal law of indigenous peoples and the intersection of tribal law with other systems. This year we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Journal. To honor indigenous legal systems in the world and promote the importance of the Journal in chthonic law and legal scholarship, TLJ is hosting a symposium, entitled Tribal Justice: Honoring Indigenous Dispute Resolution

Blackfeet Tribal Health Board Transportation Survey

The extent of rural isolation and lack of mobility affects a majority of Indian families and individuals living in outlying areas such as the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The purpose of the study is to review the patient transportation system at each Service Unit within the Indian Health Service (IHS) Billings Area and develop and present various alternatives for providing the most efficient and effective transportation system to those Indian people seeking and obtaining health care at IHS facilities or referrals to contract health service facilities.This study conducted mileage surveys to get exact information for better transportation. In addition, the interview method was used to find out exactly what type of health transportation was provided to the people on the Blackfeet Reservation. Interviews were conducted with the following programs: 1) Blackfeet Community Health Representatives; 2) Glacier County Welfare Department; 3) Bureau of Indian Affairs Social Services Department; 4) Office of Native American Programs; 5) Emergency Medical Services; 6) Blackfeet Tribal Police Department; 7) Blackfeet Family Health Services; 8) Blackfeet Alcoholism Program; 9) Blackfeet Community Services; 10) Indian Health Services; 11) Blackfeet Senior Citizens\\u27 Center; and 12) Blackfeet Home Health Care.The findings of the study are as follows: 1) transportation problems faced by the rural elderly are particularly severe; 2) primary roads that traverse the Reservation are two-lane highways suffering from various states of disrepair, and contribute to a relative high incidence of traffic fatalities; 3) secondary roads on the Reservation create the major problems for intra-reservation traffic. They are generally unpaved, yet the sections that are paved suffer from inadequate maintenance.This study made eight recommendations. They are: 1) interconnect the rural isolated areas on the Reservation with health and welfare delivery systems, manpower training, economic development and similar programs located in Browning, the urban hub of the Reservation; 2) conduct a study of actual costs for ambulance services; 3) locate an ambulance in each community with adequate staffing; 4) insure, for the benefit of the economically disadvantaged, handicapped, and elderly people, effective utilization of a rural transportation system throughout the Reservation; 5) establish and maintain an adequate communication system; 6) increase the mobility of those persons in outlying rural communities who do not have reasonable access to alternative forms of transportation and who are often deprived of mobility where public transportation is adequate or non-existent; 7) encourage the various programs that provide transportation or social services to develop a coordinated approach to the organization and financing of public transportation; and 8) correct relevant economic information needed for future decisions regarding national programs for rural transportation

At Loggerheads : The State of Maine and the Wabanaki : Final Report of the Task Force on Tribal-State Relations

At Loggerheads : The State of Maine and the Wabanaki : Final Report of the Task Force on Tribal-State Relations. Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission. Task Force on Tribal-State Relations. Hallowell, Me., 1997. Contents: Prologue / Task Force on Tribal-State Relations / Executive Summary / A.Overview / B.Recommendations / C.The Maine Indian Claims Settlement / D.The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission / E.Findings and Analysis / Appendiceshttps://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/me_collection/1067/thumbnail.jp

Using Your Tribal Values to develop an Elder Protection Code: A Step-by-Step Guide For Communities, 2nd edition

The Elder Abuse Task Force organized in 2005 to address elder abuse in New Mexico tribes and Pueblos. Through many meetings and discussions, the Task Force realized that rather than develop a model code; a process was needed by which the tribes and Pueblos of New Mexico could develop a code specific to a community’s governance, traditions, and values. Since the process may be applied to many different communities, the Task Force hopes that this workbook will be a resource used throughout Indian Country. The purpose of this workbook is to protect elders from abuse in their communities. This workbook proposes that each community develop a process to address the particular elder protection needs within that community. The result of such a process could be the development of a code or law to address the protection of the community’s elders. However, many steps can be taken to address community issues, and just beginning the dialogue is a very positive step. If a code is not immediately developed, policies can be developed to address elder protection. The sky is the limit, but it is presumed that any journey to the sky will begin on the ground

Handbook on State-Tribal Relations

An analytical look at the state-tribal relationship insofar as it resembles other intergovernmental relationships and insofar as it is unique. The Handbook provides a framework for looking at tribes and states taking into account the opportunities for cooperation and coordination as well as the more familiar competition

Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Resolution Regarding Per Capita Payments, Passed May 13, 1954

This resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council on May 13, 1954 addresses the rejection of $200 per capita payments for members of the Three Affiliated Tribes and resolves to appeal that decision. The resolution says that the disapproval of$200 per capita payments would be detrimental to tribal members and that it would impair the tribes\u27 relationship with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution is signed by Samuel Meyers (Secretary), Martin Cross (Chairperson), and Ralph Shane (Superintendent). See also: Resolution Passed by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Regarding Per Capita Payments, May 13, 1954https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/1898/thumbnail.jp

Resolution Passed by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Regarding Per Capita Payments, May 13, 1954

This resolution passed on May 13, 1954 by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council was sent from the council to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick. The resolution appeals to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to change their ruling against $200 per capita payments for tribal members. The resolution is signed by Samuel Meyers, Martin Cross, and Ralph Shane. There are some handwritten notes on the resolution. See also: Letter from Martin Cross to Douglas McKay Regarding Per Capita Payments, May 26, 1954https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1168/thumbnail.jp